Med Surg / Telemetry
Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort Regional Medical Center

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Specialty: RN
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Frankfort Regional Medical Center, Frankfort, Kentucky
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Facility Information

• Hospital System: HCA Healthcare (Parent)
• Facility Type: 173-bed acute care facility
• Accreditations: Magnet® designation for nursing excellence, accredited by The Joint Commission
• Patient Care Philosophy: Focus on putting patients first, emphasizing patient safety and individualized care.

Unit Specifics

• Unit Name: 611 – 4th Floor Med/Surg
• Number of Beds: 46
• Patient Ratios: 6:1
• Staffing Description: Includes Clinical Nurse Coordinators, RNs, LPNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, and Unit Clerks.
• Type of Equipment: GE Apex Pro Telemetry box, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pump, Welch Allen Vitals machine, Glucometer.
• Documentation System: Meditech Expanse
• Scheduling Requirements: Every other weekend, three 12-hour shifts per week.
• Floating Policy: May float to 3 South (post-surgical med/surg) or to PCU (to staff tele overflow).

Experience Requirements

• Patient Experience Requirements: At least two years of med/surg experience.
• Requested Skill Set: General med/surg skills, EKG interpretation, CPAP management, port access.
• Must Have: Telemetry experience, post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention experience.
• Advanced Skills Preferred: Experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment skills, central lines, blood transfusions.
• Procedures Performed on Unit: Telemetry monitoring, paracentesis.

Certifications Required

• Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated).
• BLS required, ACLS preferred, current NIH certification (must be certified annually).

Dress Code

• Required uniform: Navy blue or gray scrubs. No T-shirts, fleece jackets, or sweatshirts. Staff may wear any color or patterned scrub jacket and long sleeve shirts under scrub tops. No royal blue scrubs permitted.

Additional Information

• Team Environment: The unit is home to several travelers who have extended contracts due to excellent teamwork and staff support.
• Communication: Utilizes GroupMe for communication and celebration of achievements.
• Support Structure: Fully supported by a director, manager, and clinical educator.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Excellent communication and collaboration with all providers.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively requests and receives new equipment and supplies, welcoming feedback from all staff to enhance patient care.

Awards and Recognition

• Daisy Nominations
• Inclusion in staff and hospital celebrations
• Bi-weekly unit prizes for patient/staff recognition for exceptional teamwork and patient care.