Med Surg RN
Newport, Tennessee
Newport Medical Center

Medical Surgical RN

Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 36 per week; 72 hours bi-weekly (96 bi-weekly is not an option) Shift: Nights, 7P-7A; no on-call requirement Floating: Not required Block Scheduling: Not an option Time Off: Maximum of 1 week of RTO. One night position is required to work Christmas Eve. Orientation: Approved orientation on the start date Unit Size: 24 beds; patient ratio 1:6 Scrub Color: Royal blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Tennessee
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Med Surg experience: 2 years of experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications
• Valid driver's license

Submission Requirements

• Travelers must attach required licenses and certifications to their submission or it will be rejected.
• Submissions must include a driver's license or permanent home address, and the address must match the ID.
• Travelers must live more than 50 miles from the facility. Local candidates are not accepted.

Scope of Role

Provide direct and indirect patient care that meets the psychosocial, physical, developmental, and general needs of patients. Communicate with physicians about changes in patient condition, including diagnostic test results and symptoms.