Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Freeport, IL
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Department: MedSurg | RN IL license required to submit - # Beds: 3 East - 24, 3 North - 17, 2 North - 15 (3 units are under the same umbrellas, so staff works interchangeably between the three). - Nurse: Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 days and 1:5-6 nights. - Required certifications: BLS - Common diagnoses: Post Operative - General/Orthopedic/ Podiatry. General Medical - DM PN, CHF COPD. Cellulitis. CBI, Bipap, Peritoneal dialysis (can train), surgical drains, wound vacs. - Experience: Post Operative Recovery Experience a +2 years of recent experience. First time traveler okay. - Are RNs required to titrate drips: No - Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit: Patients can be on tele. Centrally Monitored by Monitor Tech. RNs don't read tele. Tele nurse validates. - Charge Nurse/House Supervisor: Charge Nurse has patients, NSO ( Nursing supervisor office, house supervisor) does not have patients and are available 24/7. - Are there nurse aids on this unit: Yes assignments based on acuity. 1:12-14 some are cross trained in phlebotomy. Typical duties of CNA. Will be trained to answer phones/call lights. 12 lead EKG if experienced. Bonus if have tele tech experience. Do no remove IVs or Foleys. - RT Equipment: BiPAP, High Flow, Vapotherm - Respiratory to manage. - Shifts & Scheduling: 12 hour shifts (0700-1930 or 1900-0730). Scheduled on shifts most in need. Manager makes schedule. - Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend. - Holiday Requirement: Holiday Rotation. - Is there Call or a Standby requirement: Not for agency, yes for core staff. - Floating Requirements: Yes, to ICU or Tele to take MS overflow. Will only take patients within scope. - Scrub Color: Any color of professional scrubs. - Department specific orientation: Yes, 2 12 hour shifts of orientation. First shift 8- 830 to meet with HR, educator, housewide orientation, then preceptor after lunch. 2nd shift full 12 hour shift with the preceptor. 3rd shift on own