Med Surg RN
Elkhorn, WI
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

Title: Med-Surg Registered Nurse

Location: Elkhorn Wisconsin 53121

Duration: 13 Weeks

Shift: 12hr Night Shift (36)Shift Information: 1900-0730
Clinical Interviewing- YesOn Call, Call Back Requirements: NoneWeekend Rotation: Minimum every other weekend but subject to change.Holiday Requirements: Minimum every other holiday but subject to change.Floating Requirements: Float to med/surg overflow unit on 4th floor. 

About Facility:

• Small community hospital – transfers to Aurora St. Luke s Medical Center in Milwaukee
• 100 license beds

Unit Information:

• Beds: 28
• Census: Average patients/day:

Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years of experience
Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• General MedSurg patients – pneumonia, orthopedics (knee and hip replacements), cardiac, chest pain, heart failure, stroke, tele appropriate MS level of patients, kidney/liver/GI/respiratory issues,

Patient Ratios:

• RN: 1:4-5 (days), 1:4-7 (nights)
• CNA: 1:8

Required License, National Certification, Certs:

• RN: BLS, NIHSS
• CNA: BLS

Skills required:

• RN: Assessments, medication administration, order verification, communication with physician team, basic wound care, IV starts/care, cardiac rhythm interpretation, foley insertion/maintenance, drains, chest tubes
• CNA: Capped IV removal, foley care, glucometer POC testing, ability to care for patients in isolation (droplet, contact, airborne)
• EPIC experience required for both RNs and CNAs

Support within the Department:

• Charge RN – takes a patient assignment (1:2-3 from 0700-2300 and a full load 2300-0700)
• Phlebotomy
• RT 24/7
• House Supervisor
• Transport
• Tele monitor at nurses station, remote Tele tech monitoring patients
• Hospitalist 24/7
• Virtual RN – can assist with admission/discharges 0700-2300

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC – required for both
• IV Pump: Alaris
• Med dispensing: Pyxis
• Monitors
• Unit specific equipment

Floating:

• For RNs and CNAs – could float anywhere within scope of practice.
• RN: Could take a MedSurg patient assignment anywhere in the hospital there are MS level patients, including holds in ICU.
• May float Burlington during low census times – approximately 20 minutes away. Will get a phone call 2-4 hours prior to shift (for both RN and CNAs)

Orientation (facility and unit) :

• NEO
• 1 shift of department orientation

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: could be every other weekend
• On call: No
• Holiday Expectations: every other.
  • Would not have to work both Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
• Approval of RTO: Can approve up to 7 days
• Shift times: 0700-1900, 1900-0700
• Schedule cycle:

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Any solid color, professional. No graphics, logos, or designs
• Parking: Free

 

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