Med Surg / Telemetry
Richmond, Virginia
Chippenham Hospital
$2,292/weekHealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
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Job Overview for Healthcare Recruiters and Workers
Position Details
- Specialty: RN
- State: Virginia
- City: Richmond
- Hospital System: HCA Healthcare (Parent)
- Facility: CJW Medical Center Chippenham Campus VA
- Employment Type: Travel
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Information
- Unit Name: 4 Front Medical Trauma Unit
- Location: CJW Chippenham Medical Center
- Address: 7101 Jahnke Road, Richmond, VA
- Floor: 4th floor
- Building: Chippenham Medical Center
General Information
- Level of Care: Medical Surgical
- Number of Beds: 36 beds (32 private rooms, 2 semi-private rooms)
- Number of Staff: 60
- Staffing Breakdown:
- Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 6 RNs & LPNs, 3 Patient Care Techs, 1 Department Assistant
- Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 6 RNs & LPNs, 3 Patient Care Techs
- Patient Ratios: 5-6:1
- Type of Equipment: Remote telemetry, vein finder, bladder scanner, EKG machine, Doppler, Hoyer Lift, glucometer, pulse oximeter, scales, wound vac
- EMR System: Meditech
Typical Hiring Profile
Required Skills
Must Have:
- RN or LPN license
Preferred Skills:
- Trauma experience
- Telemetry experience
Specialized Aspects of Care
- Management of complex wounds
- Administration of blood products
- Pain management
- Management of tubes and drains (NG, PEG, feeding tubes, surgical drains)
- Management of chest tubes
Best Personality Fit
- Team player
- Compassionate
Required Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Dress Code
- Scrub Color/Attire: Navy
Work Schedule
- Weekends: Every other weekend
- On Call: No call required
Facility
Chippenham Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 793 beds
Richmond, VA
About
Located on the banks of the James River, Richmond, Virginia, is a historic city known for its beautiful architecture, rich history and scenic river views. In addition to historical landmarks such as the State Capitol building and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond is also home to several excellent colleges and universities, including the University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University. For a taste of local Southern flavor, check out Max Downtown for a delicious farm-to-table meal or stop by The Tobacco Company Restaurant for some of the best ribs around. Richmond’s cost of living is significantly lower than the national average, making it an even more appealing destination for thrifty locals and visitors.