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Location: Duluth, Minnesota Specialty: Medical-Surgical Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 7 weeks Start Date: 11/23

Unit: Med Surg Unit, orthopedics and general surgery, 40 beds
Patient ratios: 1:4-5 on days, 1:5-6 on nights
Required skills: General surgery, total joint replacements, urology, vascular, and GYN
Float scope: Other general west side units: 2W Hospice/Oncology, 4W Neuro EENT, 7W Med/Surg, and 8W Rehab

Shift: 12-hour day/night variable shifts, 0700-1930 and 1900-0730
Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
Orientation: The first week is usually scheduled for 40 hours.
On call: The traveler can be low censused and put on call. Call-back minimum is 2 hours.
Weekends and holidays: Every other weekend and holidays as needed.

Radius rule: Contractors must live outside a 50-mile radius.
Scrub colors: Provided
Flu season policy: During flu season, any traveler who declines the flu and COVID vaccination must wear a mask at all times. Compliance is mandatory with no exceptions, and failure to follow the policy may result in corrective action.

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ADDRESS915 East First StreetDuluth, MN 55805

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match the cost of living.

Weather

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available, and they are relatively easy to find due to the presence of a transient population.

Transportation

Car friendliness is high, as the city is spread out.
Public transportation options are limited, but there is a bus system for essential routes.

Demographics

Diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include seasonal allergies due to the proximity to Lake Superior.
Duluth has a growing community of travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants, unique shops, and attractions in the downtown Waterfront District.
Opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and water sports.
Cultural scene includes art, music, and local sports events.

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