Med Surg Orthopedic Trauma RN
Omaha, NE
Reliable Nurse Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

- # of Beds: 55 - Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:5-6 - Common diagnosis / Types of patients: MedSurg/Tele- joint replacements, fractures, colon resections, COPD exacerbation, prostatectomy, cellulitis, sepsis, ortho trauma, GI bleeds, pneumonia, failure to thrive - Are RN's required to titrate drips?: Heparin, lidocaine, and ketamine - Common titratable &/or set rate drips: PCA pumps - Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Yes - Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes- 1:10-20 - Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: Tele techs will interpret, RNs should have some tele awareness - Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?): 0630-1900, 1830-0700 // Travelers will be scheduled. Will approve a limited amount of block scheduling - Weekend Requirements: Typically every other weekend, though additional coverage may be needed based on department demand. Schedules are posted 6 weeks in advance, with the manager making adjustments as needed