Med-Surg RN
Richmond, Virginia
Johnston-Willis Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - Med Surg (Travel)

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel

Unit Information

• Unit: 5Atrium Ortho Joint Spine
• Number of Beds: 25
• Patient Ratios: 5/6+ patients per nurse
• Staffing: 4-5 Nurses, 1-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs), Department Secretary (7am-7pm, 3 days/week currently, hiring for 2nd to cover 6 days/week)
• Equipment: General nursing equipment for care of med-surg patients, specifically post-op hip, knee, spine, and other orthopedic procedures
• Documentation System: Meditech (preferred experience)
• Scheduling: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; every other weekend; no guarantee of block scheduling
• Floating Policy: Contract labor will float to like units (med-surg)

Patient Care & Experience

• Bedside shift report required
• Safety Rounding: 1 hour during day shifts, 2 hours during night shifts
• Use of AIDET communication for all patient interactions
• Emphasis on treating patients with courtesy, respect, and keeping them informed of care

Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
• Required Certifications: BLS
• Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Experience with post-operative patients required
• Positive attitude required
• Prior travel experience: Not specified (assumed not required)
• Advanced skills: Not required

Unit Culture & Highlights

• Purpose-built unit, just over 1 year old
• Ample equipment to meet patient and staff needs
• Experienced nursing staff, some with over 20 years tenure
• TJC Certified Hip and Knee Program
• Numerous Daisy and Bee Award nominations
• Positive patient experience feedback from surgical patients

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs
• Any closed-toed shoes

Additional Notes

• Unit follows hospital policies and guidelines; specifics reviewed at start of assignment
• No specific bedside/unit procedures required beyond general med-surg care

This position is ideal for RNs with med-surg experience, particularly those comfortable caring for post-op orthopedic patients in a supportive, well-equipped, and experienced team environment.