Med Surg RN
Athens, Tennessee
Starr Regional Medical Center - Athens

RN - Med Surg

Location: Athens, Tennessee Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week; 23 weekend hours Openings: 1

Unit Overview

• Unit: Medical/Surgical floor
• Specialty: Med/Surg
• Trauma Level: 3
• Facility Type: Acute care hospital offering emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients; no pediatric patients
• Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Pneumonia, CVA, CP, post-surgical care, electrolyte imbalances, DVT, and others
• Patient Ratio: 6:1
• Census: Current maximum of 18 patients, with plans to increase to 24
• Equipment: Bladder scanner, glucometers, and other equipment
• Call Requirements: No
• Float Requirements: No

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 1 year of Med Surg experience
• Med Surg experience within the last year

Assignment Details

• Orientation: Bi-weekly on Mondays
• Travel Eligibility: Candidates must live 60 miles or more from the facility to be considered for this travel assignment.