Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Chattanooga, Tennessee
Parkridge East Hospital

Travel RN Opportunity - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Unit Information

• Unit Name: 2 West
• Number of Beds: 30
• Patient Ratios: 1:6
• Staffing: 2-3 techs per shift, clinical coordinator (days vary), charge nurse, manager, director
• Equipment Used: Wound vac, heparin gtt, suction, IV pumps, glucometers, bladder scanner, feeding pump, telemetry
• Documentation System: Editech
• Scheduling: No guaranteed block scheduling; every other weekend and holiday rotation
• Floating Policy: Will float between 2 North and 2 West units
• Patient Experience: Positive attitude required; meet patient and family needs, perform service recovery as necessary, escalate issues through chain of command

Required Skills and Certifications

• Must Have: IV starts, NGT placement, wound care, cardiac rhythms
• Advanced Skills: Cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Procedures Performed: Lab draws, IV starts
• Certifications Required: BLS
• Dress Code: Navy scrubs only; no fleece or sweatshirts

Work Environment and Culture

• Family environment with visible leadership
• Self-scheduling options available
• Learning atmosphere with experienced staff
• Recognition programs include I Heal cards, employee points, colleague-to-colleague recognition, Daisy Award, Bee Award

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

This position offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional growth and recognition.