AZ- RN-MSU

Job Description:

Job: Registered Nurse for Med-Surg Unit (MSU) for adult geriatrics and pediatric patients.
EXCELLENT Staffing Ratios: Non Covid: typically 4:1, max 5:1. Covid patients: typically 2:1, max 3:1.
Required Certifications: American Heart Association BLS and ACLS. PALS is preferred
Experience: Three (3) years of med-surg experience, 1 year pediatric experience preferred, MUST BE COMFORTABLE WITH BOTH ADULT AND PEDIATRIC PATIENTS.
Setting: 20 bed medical surgical unit for adults and pediatrics
Shift: 12 hour shifts Days or Nights, must be flexible. In addition to inpatient, may be assigned to help cover Covid testing clinics and/or Flu Immunization clinics as needed. Travelers are expected to attend staff meetings.
Housing: Information can be found under the 'Facility Group Document section.
Orientation: on Mondays only - If your traveler misses the compliance deadline, they will be pushed to the following scheduled New Employee Orientation.
Other: Travelers are occasionally expected to float to other departments in which they are qualified to work. This could include taking a patient load if experienced and competent in that setting or could be task-oriented such as answering call lights, phones, etc

Position Urgency:
Quick Start

Shifts:
12 hour shifts. Typical schedule is 36 hours one week, 48 hours the next, plus up to 1 on-call shift/week. Must be flexible and open to days, nights, weekends, and holidays as needs may change. Maximun of two (2) Shift Call offs.

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
3

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Specialty Type:
Nursing

Sub Specialty:
Med-surg Adult, Med-surg Peds

General Certifications:
ACLSBLS/BCLS

Bilingual:
No

EMR Used:
RPMS

Holiday Coverage Required:
Yes