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Unit: OR
Beds: 15 Ors and a hybrid room (shared with Cath Lab)
Average of 45 cases/day between OR and CVOR
2 years experience required
Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
Required: BLS; NBSTSA, may consider NCCT
Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
Everything but transplants; General, GYN, Urology, ENT, Plastics, Podiatry, Ortho, Neuro, Vascular, Thoracic, Robotics (Davinci), Trauma
Support within the Department:
Charge RN
Nurses
CNA
CSTs
PM: Charge, Staff RN, 2 Techs, 1 aide
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: Cerner
IV Pump: Alaris
Med dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors:
Unit specific equipment: Cell saver, Belmont rapid infuser, glucometer, Davinci robotics
Skills required:
Experience with cases listed above
Orientation (facility and unit):
NEO (SOAR)
How many days of unit orientation? First week paired with preceptor
CSTs: Minimal SOAR orientation; orient with General, Ortho, Neuro
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: Weekends required for needs posted as weekends
On call? Yes
1 day a week (Monday-Friday)
1 weekend every 4 weeks (Saturday/Sunday)
20-minute response time
2 sleep rooms available
Holiday Expectations: About 50%, could be more based on need
RTO to be approved by Manager in advance
Shift times: 0645 shift start time (8s, 10s, 12s); Mid shift 0900-1930; Nights 1830-0700
Schedule cycle: 4 week increments, receive 8 weeks at a time about 2 weeks in advance
Scrub Color: Provided
Parking: Free parking in designated areas; paid garage option
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TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.