Medical-Surgical Travel Registered Nurse
Richmond, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Travel RN Opportunity - Richmond, Virginia

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Richmond, VA
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a hospital setting required
• Must have an active compact nursing license at submission
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required

Unit Information

• Unit: Medical-Surgical (PNCU)
• Number of Beds: 18
• Staffing:

  • 13 RNs, 5 LPNs, 25 PCTs
  • Day Shift: 1 Clinical Coordinator, 43 RNs, 2 PCTs (when census is full)
  • Night Shift: 1 Clinical Coordinator, 3 RNs, 2 PCTs (when census is full)
• Patient Ratios: 5-6 patients per nurse
• Equipment Used: Feeding pumps, PEG tubes, IVs, central lines, drains, EKGs
• EMR System: Meditech

Typical Procedures

• Assist neurologist with bedside lumbar punctures (LPs)
• Central line dressing changes
• Tube feedings
• Wound care
• Foley catheter insertion

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Strong sense of teamwork
• Compassion and patience (required)
• Strong communication skills (preferred)
• Neuro assessment skills (preferred)
• Outgoing and team player personality

Additional Information

• Floating Area: Medical-Surgical
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend

Summary

This travel RN role in Richmond, VA requires at least 2 years of hospital experience, active compact license, and BLS/ACLS certifications. The position is on a medical-surgical unit with a focus on teamwork, compassion, and some neuro skills. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.