Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,326 per week - Planet Healthcare : Job Details

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Bangor, Maine.

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

Simplifi Interview 26 weeks is preferred but not required. Hospital Information: Address: 489 State St., Bangor, ME 04401 Level II Trauma Center Bed: 411 General Information: Beds: 40 private and semi-private rooms Experience? RN: 1 year minimum, would prefer more CNA: 1 year - ask manager approval for any candidate that has previous hospital experience but has not worked in the hospital setting within the last year First-time traveler? Yes Patient Types: Any medical diagnosis except Cardiac could be seen on this unit Traveler will routinely work on either Grant 5 or Grant 6 (same level of care spread across 2 separate units) Common diagnoses include but are not limited to: Stroke, COPD, Respiratory issues, GI Bleed, Renal Failure (AKI/CKD), Oncology, Electrolyte imbalance, altered mental status, weakness, non-operable fractures Oncology/Neutropenic patients Medical Telemetry patients – if travelers do not have previous Telemetry experience, Charge RN will sign off on the strips from the Tele tech Non-surgical unit Patient Ratios: RN: Days 1:4-5; Nights 1:5-6 May vary based on patient acuity, tech support, insulin drips within assignment, etc. CNA: Days 1:10; Nights 1:10 Rarely, due to call-in, nurses may have total care of some less acute patients within their assignments Required Certifications: RN: BLS NIHSS (preferred) ONS Chemo certification (preferred) – may be required for certain requisitions ACLS (preferred) CNA: BLS Skills required: RN: Previous charge experience highly preferred, please include if the traveler has charge experience or not in offer details and is willing to act as charge Trach care, Chest tube management, General Medical Surgical skills (wound care, IVABX, Drain/tube management, IV starts, central line management, etc.) Experience with Insulin gtts & Heparin gtts- training available from charge and educator – does not require manager approval to offer but will be noted in the offer email for CRT if traveler has not done CNA: Proficiency in obtaining vital signs Showering and bathing patients Ambulation Progression of functional status i.e.—getting patients directly to bathroom v. bedside commodes Q 2 hour turning Good communication skills and teamwork Support on the Unit: CNA Charge nurse – will typically have a patient assignment Phlebotomy? For peripheral blood draws only House Supervisor, 24/7 RT, 24/7 in house Hospitalist, 24/7 PT/OT/ST – dayshift only Unit Resource RN (as staffing allows) – 0 Charting System/Equipment: Cerner Alaris Pyxis Floating: Traveler will routinely work on either Grant 5 or Grant 6 (same level of care spread across 2 separate units) Potential to float to any area with Med Surg patients (within or below scope) Orientation: 2 Days Hospital orientation 1 shift on the unit Scheduling: Weekend rotation: every other Call required: none Holiday Expectations: manager approval RTO: Manager approval Other notes: Scrub Color: RN: Any color, must be professional CNA: Any color, must be professional No crocs with holes, no artificial nails, no personal cell phone usage unless on break Parking: Free in designated areas

Planet Healthcare Job ID #10-339373. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus