Travel Medical-Surgical RN

Express Healthcare Staffing of Nashville is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Smyrna, Tennessee.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Unit
Unit Name:
Med-Surg

Requirements:
Must have a valid TN RN License or Compact RN License in good standing
Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg experience
Certifications

Required:

BLS (required), ACLS (optional)
Patient Break Down: all medical-surgical patients, orthopedic and spine patients on the designated floor, trauma patients, psych medical hold patients, etc.
Must Have:
Strong assessment skills
Excellent prioritization and time management abilities
Reliable, punctual, organized, and strong communication skills
Advanced Skills Needed:
Critical thinking
Time management
Ability to care for diverse post-surgical and trauma patients
Procedures Performed on Unit:
General med-surg care
Post-catheterizations
Lap appy/chole
Thoracentesis/paracentesis
Spine and joint procedures
Hemodialysis/peritoneal dialysis
CBI

Unit Specifics:
Number of Beds: 54 total; 11 dedicated ortho/spine
Patient Ratios: 1:5–6
Unit Staffing:
Supported by PCTs and RN/LPN teams
Equipment:
Alaris pumps, remote telemetry, wound vacs, specialty beds, chest tubes, NG/feeding tubes

Documentation System:
Meditech

Why You’ll Love This Unit:
Highly supportive, team-oriented culture
Flexible scheduling
New and advanced technology: bladder scanners, 12-lead EKG, Tele Tracking, Mobi Lab, Patient Keeper, Inspire App, Wound Capture
Strong leadership with open communication
Frequent overtime and incentive opportunities

Express Healthcare Staffing of Nashville Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.