Medical-Surgical RN
Richmond, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Opportunity - Richmond, Virginia

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Medical Surgical Unit, 2nd Floor, Main Building
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
• Start Date: January 5

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Medical Surgical
• Number of Beds: 18
• Staffing:

  • 1 CNC
  • 5 Full-Time RNs
  • 2 Full-Time LPNs
• Shift Staffing:

  • Day Shift: 1 RN, 2 LPNs, 2 PCTs
  • Night Shift: 1 RN, 2 LPNs, 2 PCTs
• Patient Ratios:

  • Nursing: 1 RN to 6 patients
  • Patient Care Technicians (PCTs): 1 to 9 patients
• Equipment Used: IV pumps, PCA pumps, Sequential Compression Devices (SCDs), K pads
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Used on unit

Required Skills

• Must Have:

  • Medication Administration
  • Clinical Assessment Experience
• Preferred:

  • Experience with NG tubes, feeding tubes, Foley catheters, surgical drains
  • Wound care experience
  • IV fluid and medication administration

Typical Procedures

• Surgical assessments
• Post-operative care
• Patient teaching

Certifications & Licenses

• Required Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• License: Registered Nurse License

Work Environment & Policies

• Floating Areas: Medical Surgical and Inpatient Rehabilitation units
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; no on-call duties
• Personality Fit: Flexibility is important

This role is ideal for RNs with solid medication administration and clinical assessment skills looking for a travel assignment in a medical surgical setting with a supportive team and manageable patient ratios.