Medical-Surgical RN
Denver, Colorado
Presbyterian/Saint Luke's Medical Center

Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers

Position Details

• Job Title: Travel RN - Med Surg
• Specialty: RN
• Employment Type: Travel
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: Must be available to start on 4/21

Facility Information

• Hospital System: HCA Healthcare (Parent)
• Facility: HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's
• Location: 1719 E 19th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218
• Unit: 9A Medical Surgical
• Number of Beds: 18
• Number of Staff: 32

Unit Information

• Shift: 7A - 7P
• Patient Ratios: 5:1 RN (estimated, not guaranteed)
• Type of Equipment: Philips Monitors, Alaris Pumps, Dopplers, Welch-Allyn VS machines, Mobilab, Glucometers
• EMR System: Meditech

Required Skills

• Must Have:

  • Proficient in Meditech
  • Experience with trachs and ostomy care

• Preferred:

  • Wide experience with general surgery

Typical Procedures Performed

• Minimally invasive surgeries
• Colectomy
• Ostomy creation and takedown
• Artificial airway creation and management
• Podiatry and plastics

Patient Population

• Patients with conditions such as CHF, COPD, cellulitis, sepsis, DKA, and pneumonia.
• Surgical patients including those undergoing abdominal and GYN surgeries.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Personality Fit:

  • Team-oriented
  • Invested in good patient outcomes
  • Upbeat and kind
  • Enjoys a busy environment and can shift priorities easily
  • Enjoys precepting and coaching new nurses

Unit Guidelines

• Must be willing to work weekend shifts.
• High standards of behavior are expected, reflecting the organization's values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (iCARE).

Communication and Patient Care Standards

• Utilize AIDET for patient communication.
• Participate in bedside report and purposeful hourly rounding.
• Follow unit-specific float/agency RN checklist and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Daily patient care including bed and linen changes, hand hygiene, and documentation in Meditech.
• Collaborate with PCTs for vital signs and patient care tasks.
• Communicate effectively with charge RN regarding patient conditions and changes.

Additional Information

• The unit emphasizes a supportive environment for travelers, with designated resource nurses available for assistance.
• The unit is committed to providing high-quality care and ensuring a rewarding experience for staff.

This information is crucial for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this travel RN position at HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's in Denver, Colorado.