Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Richmond, Virginia
Chippenham Hospital

RN - Med Surg

Location: Richmond, Virginia Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36

Unit Overview

• Unit: 6 Front (Telemetry, Med Surg, Trauma)
• Location: 6th floor, Main Hospital building
• Beds: 33
• Staff: 55
• Patient Ratios: 5 to 6:1
• Day Shift Staffing: 1 charge, 1 unit secretary, 7-8 RNs, 2-3 PCTs
• Night Shift Staffing: 1 charge, 1 unit secretary, 7-8 RNs, 2 PCTs
• Equipment: EKG, code cart, Welch Allyn vital sign machines, vascular Doppler, wound vacs, Cultura Link interpreting services, Carescape monitors for bedside rhythm monitoring during push medications such as metoprolol
• Typical Procedures: Small I&Ds, peritoneal dialysis, thoracentesis (not very often)
• Facility Context: Level I trauma hospital; hospital of the future with 55" TVs with interactive whiteboards, virtual sitter rooms, and a renovation underway that includes low-profile showers and decorative tile

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience
• Med Surg / Telemetry experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on Med Surg
• Excellent patient focus

Best Personality Fit

• High energy
• Positive attitude

Dress Code

• Navy scrub color
• No cotton jackets; dress code is enforced