Med Surg Telemetry RN
Richmond, Virginia
Chippenham Hospital
$2,017-2,527/weekFastaff Travel Nursing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
RN - Med Surg
- Specialty: RN
- Employment Type: Travel
- Location: Richmond, Virginia
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Hours per Week: 36
Unit Details
- Unit: 6 Front Telemetry, Med Surg, Trauma
- Floor: 6th Floor, Main Hospital
- Beds: 33
- Staffing:
- Day shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 unit secretary, 7-8 RNs, 2-3 PCTs
- Night shift: 1 charge nurse, 1 unit secretary, 7-8 RNs, 2 PCTs
- Total staff: 55
- Patient Ratio: 5 to 6:1
- Equipment: EKG, code cart, Welch Allyn vital signs machines, vascular Doppler, wound vacs, Carescape monitors for bedside rhythm monitoring when administering push medications such as metoprolol
- Typical Procedures: Small I & D's, peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis (not very often)
- Facility Notes: Level I trauma hospital, newer "hospital of the future" with 55" TVs with interactive whiteboards and virtual sitter rooms. Currently being renovated to add low-profile showers and decorative tile.
Requirements
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Med Surg / Telemetry experience (2 years)
- Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on Med Surg
- Excellent patient focus
Best Fit
- High energy
- Positive attitude
Dress Code
- Navy scrub color
- No cotton jackets (dress code enforced)
Recognition
- Most improved unit
- Many Daisy nominations
Facility
Chippenham Hospital
1 nurse recommends working with Chippenham Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 793 beds
Richmond, VA
About
Located on the banks of the James River, Richmond, Virginia, is a historic city known for its beautiful architecture, rich history and scenic river views. In addition to historical landmarks such as the State Capitol building and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond is also home to several excellent colleges and universities, including the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University. For a taste of local Southern flavor, check out Max Downtown for a delicious farm-to-table meal or stop by The Tobacco Company Restaurant for some of the best ribs around. Richmond’s cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an even more appealing destination for thrifty locals and visitors.
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