Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Richmond, Virginia
Chippenham Hospital
$1,651-2,077/weekTRS Healthcare will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Travel RN Opportunity - Richmond, Virginia
Position Details
- Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Employment Type: Travel
- Location: Richmond, VA
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Information
- Unit: Medical Trauma Unit
- Level of Care: Medical Surgical, Telemetry
- Beds: 34 private beds, 2 semi-private beds
- Staffing:
- Day Shift: 1 charge nurse, 7 RN/LPNs, 3 Techs, 1 DA
- Night Shift: 1 charge nurse, 6 RN/LPNs, 3 Techs
- Patient Ratios: 5-6 patients per nurse
- Equipment: Remote telemetry, vein finder, bladder scanner, EKG machine, Doppler, Hoyer Lift, glucometer, pulse oximeter, scales, wound vac
- EMR System: Meditech
Required Qualifications
- Licenses: Registered Nurse License
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support)
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in Medical Surgical nursing
Preferred Skills
- Trauma experience
- Telemetry experience
Specialized Care Responsibilities
- Management of complex wounds
- Administration of blood products
- Pain management
- Care of tubes and drains (NG, PEG, feeding tubes, surgical drains)
- Chest tube management
Work Environment
- Dress Code: Navy scrubs
- Schedule: Every other weekend off, no on-call required
- Floating Areas: Medical Surgical, Telemetry (if certified)
Personality Fit
- Team player
- Compassionate
Additional Notes
- Prior travel experience is not specified as 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.
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