Med Surg RN
Athens, Tennessee
Starr Regional Medical Center - Athens

RN - Med Surg

Location: Athens, Tennessee Employment Type: Travel Contract Length: 13 weeks Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed Weekend Hours: 23 Openings: 1 Shift: See shift details Call Requirements: No Float Requirements: No

Unit Information

• Floor: Medical/Surgical
• Specialty: Med/Surg
• Trauma Level: 3
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients; no pediatric patients
• Census: Current maximum of 18 patients, with plans to increase to 24
• Patient Ratio: 6:1
• Equipment: Bladder scanner, glucometers, and other unit equipment
• Common Diagnoses/Treatments: Pneumonia, CVA, CP, post-surgical care, electrolyte imbalances, DVT, and others

Requirements

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Valid Registered Nurse license in Tennessee
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum of 1 year of Med Surg experience, with Med Surg experience within the last year
• Tennessee Abuse Registry check completed before the assignment start date
• Required certifications completed before start

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical care thinking

Additional Information

• Orientation: Bi-weekly, on Mondays
• Travel Eligibility: Candidates must live 60 miles or more from the facility to be considered for travel
• Dress Code: Any scrub color; casual wear is not acceptable
• Personality Fit: Gets along well with others; the team works like a family