Med Surg RN
Englewood, Colorado
HCA HealthONE Swedish CO

RN - Med Surg

Overview

• Travel RN role in a Rehab Unit / (617)
• 4th floor, Acute Rehab
• 27 beds
• 36 hours per week
• 7A - 7P shift
• Contract length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Colorado
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• 1 year of Rehabilitation experience
• Rehabilitation experience within the last year
• Med Surg experience
• BLS

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in rehab nursing or orthopedic
• Experience in Neuro or trauma nursing

Unit Details

• Staffed by RNs, PCTs, nurse externs, social workers, and patient coordinators
• Patient ratio: 5:1
• Equipment includes iMobile on iPhones, gait belts, bed alarms, IV pumps, wound vacs, Hoyer lifts, and Welch-Allyn vitals machines
• EMR: Meditech

Common Unit Procedures

• Med pass, safe ambulation and toileting, high-quality charting, central line dressing changes
• Catheter care and peri-care, wound care and wet to dry dressing changes, wound vac management, blood administration, pain and comfort management
• Neuro checks, stroke-rehabilitation cares, vital signs, blood sugar checks, and telemetry

Additional Context

• The unit is in a Level 1 trauma center and works closely with acute care areas
• The unit has recently increased from 21 to 27 beds
• The culture is described as relaxed, supportive, fun, and low drama