Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Richmond, Virginia
Chippenham Hospital
$1,809-2,527/weekFastaff Travel Nursing will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
RN - Med Surg
Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36 Location: Richmond, Virginia (Main Hospital, 6th Floor) Unit: 6 Front Telemetry, Med Surg, Trauma
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Virginia
- Med Surg / Telemetry (2 years of experience)
- Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
- BLS
- ACLS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Unit Details
- Beds: 33
- Staff: 55 total
- Day shift: 1 charge, 1 unit secretary, 7-8 RNs, 2-3 PCTs
- Night shift: 1 charge, 1 unit secretary, 7-8 RNs, 2 PCTs
- Patient ratio: 5 to 6:1
- Equipment: EKG, code cart, Welch Allyn vital sign machines, vascular Doppler, wound vacs, Cultural Link interpreting services, Carescape monitors for bedside rhythm monitoring when administering push meds such as metoprolol
- Typical procedures: Small I&Ds, peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis (not very often)
Work Environment
- Ideal fit: High energy, positive attitude
- Dress code: Navy scrubs; no cotton jackets (enforced)
- Facility highlights: Hospital of the future with central monitoring, 55" TVs with interactive whiteboards, virtual sitter rooms, and a renovation adding low-profile showers and decorative tile. Level I trauma hospital.
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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