Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN)

Job Description & Requirements


Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN)


StartDate: 5/27/2024
Available Shifts: 12 N
Pay Rate: $1781.59 - $1963.39



JOB DESCRIPTION--MS Float Pool
SimpliFi Interview
About Facility:
492 Beds
2105 E. South Blvd., Montgomery, AL 36116
Level II Trauma Center
Level III NICU
Primary Stroke Center
First-time traveler: Yes, 1 yr- 1.5 yrs experience in MS if they sign a 20-26 wk contract
They will get an ADDITIONAL 2-3 shifts of UNIT orientation for a total of 4/5 shifts. We'll begin with 4 and add an additional if necessary.
Will also accept: 18 months+ of experience (LTAC/Rehab okay) with at least 6 months of MedSurg (prefers MS to be recent)
Staff has to be gone for 3 months before returning as a traveler. From last shift worked to start date
Will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation.

6 North Trauma Surgical

Beds: 23
Patient Types: General Surgery, Cholecystectomy, Ostomy, Splenectomy, Vascular surgeries
Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
Skills required: At least 1 year of trauma experience. Wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills, medication administration/documentation and escalations

5 South Neuroscience

Beds: 33
Patient Types: CVA, TBI, Seizure, AMS, Spinal Fusion, Craniotomy, Degenerative Diseases, post trauma, angiogram, post ICU
Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
Skills required: IV start, blood draws from central lines, trach care, PEG, NGT, Colostomy/Ostomy, Wound Care, Chest tube, Surgical Site Care, C-Collar, Abdominal Binders, Restraints

5 North MedSurg/Oncology

Beds: 39 (very busy unit)
Patient Types: All patient types except stroke and MI, palliative care, ETOH withdrawal, behavioral patients. MS/Oncology patients
1:6 for RN and LPNs
Skills required: Trach care, chest tubes, PEG tubes, wound care, drains, foleys, behavioral issues, codes, IV starts; Chemo administration, if certified
Tele monitoring on hallway monitors and by tele techs on ground floor

4 South Clinical Decision Unit

Beds: 18
Patient Types: General patient population hospitalized for various causes, such as illness, surgery, testing, or observation
COPD, CHF, Diabetes, MRSA, VRE, C-Diff, COVID, Pneumonia, Renal Failure, Sepsis, UTI, End of Life Comfort
Patient Ratios: 1:6
Skills required: Assessment, prioritization, communication and documentation skills.
Tracheotomy care, Suctioning, O2 Therapy, ostomy care, Foley care, External catheter care, PEG/NGT care and use, wound care, chest tube, central line care, pressure ulcer management/preventive measures, falls prevention management, restraints.

3 South Orthopedics

Beds: 20
Patient Types: Orthopedic and spine: Joint replacements, fractures, fusions, laminectomies, etc.
Patient Ratios: 1:5; 1:6 if medsurg
Skills required: PCA pumps, wound care (negative pressure dressing), dressing changes, foley, drains (hemovacs/JP drains)

3 North MS/Ortho/Urology

Beds: 23
Patient Types: Urology, ENT, ortho, MedSurg
Patient Ratios: Team Nursing 1:8 (1 RN: 1 LPN: 8 patients); 1:6
Skills Required: Trach, wound care, wound vacs, IV starts, CVL dressing changes, follow nurse-driven foley protocol. No required to read/measure tele strips.

Required Certifications:
BLS, NIHSS
Support on the Unit:
CNA (Ratio): 6:1
Receptionist/HUC? Yes
Charge nurse? Yes, rarely takes assignment.
Phlebotomy? Yes
IV/VAT Team? Yes
Hospitalist? Yes
Telemetry monitoring tech? Are RNs required to read/measure tele strips? Yes, telemetry is monitored by Telemetry Techs, RNs are required to interpret and confirm q4 hours strip reading
Technology/Equipment:
EMR: Cerner (preferred)
IV pumps: Plum 360
Medication dispensing: Omnicell
Monitors: Spacelabs
Floating: If yes, where?
Any like unit/patient location (MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds; ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task or limit of 3, ICU-ER/ICU holds)
Orientation:
Travelers who are new to the facility or return travelers who have been gone for 1+ years will have 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours on the unit
Rehires: orientation will depend on last date here
Scheduling:
Weekend rotation: Every other or 4 weekend days per month if on block schedule
On call? If so, what is that schedule? No
Holiday Expectations: This does not mean they will automatically be scheduled for those dates, but we will not contractually guarantee to being off prior to arrival.
Baptist Blackout dates:
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: 1/15
Valentine’s Day (week): 2/10 – 2/17
Spring Break (week)
Easter Weekend: 3/30 – 3/31
Mother’s Day Weekend
Memorial Day (week): 5/24 – 5/27
Father’s Day Weekend
Labor day weekend: 9/2-9/4
Halloween: 10/30-31
Thanksgiving: 11/22-25
Christmas and New Year’s: 12/23-26 and 12/31-1/1
Approval of time off? “No blackout dates” RTO pending manager approval (Eanh)
Shift times: 7a-7p, 7p-7a
Schedule cycle: 4 week cycle period; no self scheduling
Other notes:
Scrub Color: Any color
Parking: Parking deck only 2nd through 4th levels

Required Qualifications
AL RN Lic or compact state lic
BLS
MS Reference and SCL within year
Please list RTO in the selling notes
60 mile radius rule

Job Benefits


At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

• Competitive pay rates
• Free, quality, private housing
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) and Flex Spending
• Life Insurance
• Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
• Free Continuing Education
• Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company


At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.


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