Travel Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg (Medical-Surgical) - Columbus, GA - 831838

  • Emerald Health Services
  • Columbus, GA
  • Apr 05, 2024
Discipline - Registered Nurse Specialty - Telemetry Job Type - Travel Contract Duration - 12 Week(s) months Start Date - Jan 01, 1970
Id : 831838

Job Description

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN – Medical Surgical 1/2N
Shift: Nights / 6:45p-7:15a, 12×3, 36hrs per week, EOW

Length: 12 Weeks
HOLIDAYS: If one major holiday falls in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work it. If two major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work both of the holidays. If three major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work two of the holidays

Requirements:
  • GA License
  • Minimum 2 years experience
  • Unit accepts first time travelers
  • BLS
  • Unit Systems : Pyxis, EPIC & SBAR
Other Details:
  • COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline):Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only
  • Flu Vaccine (Facility Guideline):Unknown
  • Local candidates are accepted
SCHEDULE REQUIREMENTS:
WEEKEND: Yes – Every other weekend
CALL REQUIREMENTS: Not specified
HOLIDAYS: If one major holiday falls in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work it. If two major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work both of the holidays. If three major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work two of the holidays.

Major Holidays are listed below:
Memorial Day: Monday, May 27
Independence Day: Thursday, July 4
Labor Day: Monday, September 2

COMPLIANCE: FULL compliance required to start on time; if not compliant in time the push back is 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 2 year – Unit accepts first time travelers

PATIENT POPULATION: Adults to Geriatrics – Medical Surgical – Sepsis, Hypertensive Emergency, Chest Pain, Pneumonica, COVID, Diabetes, Ortho, GI, Renal, Syncope, Cardiac, and GYN
DAILY CENSUS: 24
BEDS: 28
RATIO: 1:6
UNIT SYSTEMS: Pyxis, EPIC & SBAR
REQUIRED SKILLS: BLS, ability to utilize Alaris pump, SCDs, Kangroo pumps/feeding tube care/management, Peritoneal dialysis with manual exchanges/pre/post hemodialysis management, Rapid Response team, Peripheral Line Care/Management. Experience with nasal cannual, non-invasive airway management, oxygen face masks, isolations precaustion and portable oxygen tanks
PREFERRED SKILLS: Telemetry, Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

COVID-19 Vaccine (Facility Guideline): Required – Medical/Religious Exemptions Only

Unit:60010 Med Surg 1/2N

Epic Travel Staffing:

  • Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
  • Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
  • Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
  • Exclusive job openings – Only at Epic
  • Epic Elite Program – Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses