Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Montgomery, AL
TNAA TotalMed RN
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

UNIT: South: Staff Float Pool MedSurg

Certs Required: BLS, NIHSS

Experience Required: 1 year. All required skills for each unit is listed below under patient types.

First time travelers? Yes, atleast 18 months in MedSurg. Staff has to be gone for 6 months before returning as a traveler. From last shift worked to start date

Floating:  Any like unit/patient location (MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds; ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task or limit of 3, ICU-ER/ICU holds)

Patient Types:

Will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation.

6 North Trauma Surgical
Beds: 23
Patient Types: General Surgery, Cholecystectomy, Ostomy, Splenectomy, Vascular surgeries
Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
Skills required: At least 1 year of trauma experience. Wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills, medication administration/documentation and escalations

5 South Neuroscience
Beds: 33
Patient Types: CVA, TBI, Seizure, AMS, Spinal Fusion, Craniotomy, Degenerative Diseases, post trauma, angiogram, post ICU
Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
Skills required: IV start, blood draws from central lines, trach care, PEG, NGT, Colostomy/Ostomy, Wound Care, Chest tube, Surgical Site Care, C-Collar, Abdominal Binders, Restraints

5 North MedSurg/Oncology
Beds: 39 (very busy unit)
Patient Types: All patient types except stroke and MI, palliative care, ETOH withdrawal, behavioral patients. MS/Oncology patients
1:6 for RN and LPNs
Skills required: Trach care, chest tubes, PEG tubes, wound care, drains, foleys, behavioral issues, codes, IV starts; Chemo administration, if certified
Tele monitoring on hallway monitors and by tele techs on ground floor

4 South Clinical Decision Unit
Beds: 18
Patient Types: General patient population hospitalized for various causes, such as illness, surgery, testing, or observation
COPD, CHF, Diabetes, MRSA, VRE, C-Diff, COVID, Pneumonia, Renal Failure, Sepsis, UTI, End of Life Comfort
Patient Ratios: 1:6
Skills required: Assessment, prioritization, communication & documentation skills.
Tracheotomy care, Suctioning, O2 Therapy, ostomy care, Foley care, External catheter care, PEG/NGT care and use, wound care, chest tube, central line care, pressure ulcer management/preventive measures, falls prevention management, restraints

3 South Orthopedics
Beds: 20
Patient Types: Ortho & spine: Joint replacements, fractures, fusions, laminectomies, etc.
Patient Ratios: 1:5; 1:6 if medsurg
Skills required: PCA pumps, wound care (negative pressure dressing), dressing changes, foley, drains (hemovacs/JP drains)

3 North MS/Ortho/Urology
Beds: 23
Patient Types: Urology, ENT, ortho, MedSurg
Patient Ratios: Team Nursing 1:8 (1 RN: 1 LPN: 8 patients); 1:6
Skills Required: Trach, wound care, wound vacs, IV starts, CVL dressing changes, follow nurse-driven foley protocol. No required to read/measure tele strips.

Patient Ratios: 1:5-6.

Technology/Equipment:

EMR: CERNER

Medication dispensing: Omnicell

IV pumps: Plum 360

Monitors: Spacelabs

Orientation: Travelers who are new to the facility or return travelers who have been gone for 1+ years will have 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours on the unit. Rehires: orientation will depend on last date here.
 

Traveler Feedback: 
**she is the MS Float at Baptist South and said it is the best facility she has ever worked in. She said they have a great support staff from CNA’s on up and the teamwork is wonderful. Leadership is caring and supportive. She is only in week 2 and just extended ! She said ratios are good and she is incredibly happy!

**when I spoke to Misty last week she let me know that she had a tough shift with one of the most unfavorable assignments, and the management noticed and connected with her right away to listen to her concerns and to make sure she was able to complete the assignment comfortably. She told me how she was so impressed how management handled the situation and did not just sweep it under the rug and ignore it! She wanted me  to share with everyone how she is loving it at Baptist!

Baptist South, their orientation is right, they have someone who follows up to see if you need any additional help, they are friendly and accommodating. Their CNAs /nursing Techs know their work and are very helpful. Their unit layouts are easy to navigate and their supply rooms are adequately stocked. The managers are easy to work with and flexible even with scheduling......

Baptist South Montgomery, AL has been a great experience. 5N is Med Surg/ONC but only related to oncology due to most patients being cancer patients. The floor does not deliver IV chemotherapy. The unit is very well staffed and the entire hospital has a family feel unlike others I’ve been to.. I want to continue seeing new places but I may return here someday down the road.

Everything is going well. I love my unit and the units I float to. I also love the people I work with. Thanks for allowing me the opportunity to work this location. 

Traveler Feedback: Baptist Medical Center South-everyone has been helpful and supportive. Facility is clean, equipment is all in good condition.

Traveler Feedback: I love going to work every day and truly enjoy the people I work with. I’ve been traveling for several years, and this has been my favorite assignment so far.