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Med Surg RN
Duluth, Minnesota
Saint Luke's Hospital

$2,128-2,739/week

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Inpatient Ortho/Gen Surg RN (Med Surg Unit)

Location: Duluth, Minnesota Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Start Date: 11/23

Schedule

Shifts: 12-hour day and night variable shifts (0700-1930 and 1900-0730)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
Orientation: The first week is usually scheduled for 40 hours
Weekends/Holidays: Every other weekend and holidays as needed
On Call/Call-Back: May be low censused and put on call; call-back minimum is 2 hours

Unit Details

Unit: Orthopedics and general surgery, 40-bed Med Surg unit
Patient Ratios: 1:4-5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights
Float Scope: Other general west side units (2W Hospice/Oncology, 4W Neuro EENT, 7W Med/Surg, and 8W Rehab)

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Minnesota
BLS issued by American Heart Association
NIHSS certification
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Med Surg experience (2 years)
Med Surg experience within the last year
Orthopedics experience
Experience working with General Surgery patients
Experience with total joint replacements
Experience with urology
Experience with vascular surgery
Experience with GYN surgery
One completed travel assignment

Other Requirements

Radius rule: Contractors must live outside a 50-mile radius.
Flu season policy: Any traveler who declines flu and COVID vaccination must wear a mask at all times. This policy is mandatory with no exceptions, and failure to follow it may result in corrective action.

Additional Information

Scrub colors provided
Ideal candidates are hard workers, resilient, adaptable to change, and sociable.

Facility

Saint Luke's Hospital

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Short Term Acute Care
257 beds

ADDRESS915 East First StreetDuluth, MN 55805

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About Duluth, MN

As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Duluth, MN here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 70-80°F and lows of 50-60°F.
Average winter highs of 20-30°F and lows of 0-10°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the presence of a transient population.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is spread out.
Public transportation options are limited, but there is a bus system for essential routes.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the proximity to Lake Superior.
Duluth has a growing community of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, unique shops, and attractions in the downtown Waterfront District.
Opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and water sports.
Cultural scene includes art, music, and local sports events.

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