Medical-Surgical RN
Henderson, NC
LifePoint
3x12 hrs

Travel RN Opportunity - Medical Surgical Unit

Location: Henderson, North Carolina
Specialty: Medical Surgical RN
Employment Type: Travel

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36
• Shift: Not specified
• Weekend Hours: As needed
• Call Requirements: None

Unit Information

• Unit: Trauma Floor
• Number of Beds: 48
• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• EHR System: Paragon
• Patient Population: Adult (implied by specialty and unit)
• Float Requirements: Rare and unlikely; may need to float to inpatient rehab or ER

Required Qualifications

• Certifications: NIH, ACLS, BLS
• Licenses: Registered Nurse License (RN)
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year in Medical Surgical specialty
  • Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment (prior travel experience required)
• Skills:

  • Able to start IVs
  • Insert Foley catheters
  • Insert NG tubes
  • Experience performing EKGs
  • Experience managing heparin drips

Preferred Experience

• Experience managing a 1:6 patient ratio with high turnover

Additional Notes

• Facility is Joint Commission Accredited
• Large, advanced ICU and PCU with 205 licensed beds
• Known for high safety standards ("A" LeapFrog Hospital Safety Rating)
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify as travel

This position is ideal for an experienced Medical Surgical RN with prior travel experience looking for a trauma floor assignment in a well-regarded hospital system.