Med Surg/Telemetry RN - Infusion/Oncology
Marshfield, WI
Voca Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Shift: 12H Nights 12 hour nights. Every other weekend and holiday. (can also do 36) Description: Unit Notes:Department: Med Tele RN - 8N*Certifications Required: BLS*Charting system: Cerner. 

 # Beds: 27- Nurse:Patient Ratios: Day/Eve 1:4-5 Noc 1:6 this is our model -- poss (uncommon) higher if working short 1:7- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Oncology/hematology; general medical; gi bleed; PE/DVT; sepsis; chf &copd; pneumonia; FTT; weakness; etc.- Experience or 'Must have' skills: No oncology or chemotherapy knowledge required. - Use our internal nurses to meet treatment needs. Must have acute care experience and comfort with complex patients. Prefer prior travel experience. Must have experience with drips. Will not take travel pairs or part of a travel pair. - Are RN's required to titrate drips: Yes- Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Insulin, heparin, cardizem, nitro, amiodarone; octreotide. Also blood transfusions (must be comfortable managing and titrating drips as needed) - Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit Are RN's required to read their own strips What brand are the tele monitors: Centralized tele techs monitor and read strips--nurses not required. There are monitors on the unit to see basic rhythm. RNs asked to be Tele aware. - Charge Nurse/House Supervisor Does the charge nurse take an assignment: Charge nurse and House Supervisor on all shifts. Charge nurse takes a modified patient assignment (Days 1:2-3, Nights 1:4). Travelers may be asked to step into Charge if they are comfortable, especially on night shift.- Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios: Yes, nurse aids ratios 1:7-9 on day/eve; 1:14 overnight (max)- RT/Equipment: RT oversees multi units, in house 24/7; could be continuous c-pap, bi-pap, high flow O2- Shifts & Scheduling: Schedule made out be scheduler, but will work with travelers to scheduling requests. Cannot guarantee block scheduling. We do our best to accommodate block scheduling but cannot fully guarantee it. 7-730 days (ask for flexibility to do 11-2330 of all day shift or a variable schedule (days/eves)), 1900-0730 (nights).- Weekend Requirements: Every other (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)- Holiday Requirements: 2/3 for winters, every other during other times- Is there Call or a Standby requirement: No- Floating Requirements: First to float, within med-surg units; out of med surg only for observer need or helping hands/ tasking (floating done in 4 hour increments)- Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided: Currently any color scrub; no logo from other health systems- Unit/Department Specific Orientation: Orientation is 1 day with computer training/cbt/regulatory and one 12 hr shift on the floor.

Cancellation Policy:Client may cancel up to 12 hours every 13 weeks Charting System:Cerner BSN Required:No License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level:2 Care Setting:Acute Division: Shift Notes:12 hour nights. Every other weekend and holiday. (can also do 36) Required Certifications:BLS (AHA) Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week