Med Surg RN
Norfolk, Nebraska
Faith Health

Med Surg RN

Location

Norfolk, Nebraska

Contract Length

13 weeks

Unit

• Med Surg
• 38 beds

Schedule

• Days
• 3x12 hour shifts
• 36 hours per week
• No self-scheduling for travel RNs
• Blocked scheduling can be accommodated at times
• Weekend and holiday coverage as needed
• Call or standby may be required for low census or cancellations

Required Qualifications

• RN
• BLS
• 1 year of Med Surg experience
• Must be able to take a 1:6 patient ratio
• Must have experience with EPIC documentation
• Must be able to work the shift submitted for
• Must be able to titrate drips

Preferred Qualifications

• CPI

Unit Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6 on days and nights; must be able to take 6
• High turnover on days
• Common patient types include adults and possibly older teens
• Common diagnoses include pneumonia, UTI, dehydration, influenza, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory virus, orthopedic surgical patients, general surgery patients, spinal surgery patients, and urology patients
• Cardiac tech is available 24/7
• RN is not required to read own telemetry strips
• Nursing supervisor is available 24/7
• CNA support is available
• Respiratory therapy support is available 24/7
• RT equipment includes trachs, CPAP for OSA, BiPAP, and high flow
• Floating may be to IMCU for Med Surg assignments
• Navy blue scrubs
• Unit orientation is 1.5 shifts

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted
• Bedside shift report, teamwork, and proactive patient rounding are expected