Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,890 per week at Frankfort Regional Medical Ctr KY
Frankfort, KY 40601
About the Job
- Certifications: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS preferred, current NIH (must be certified annually)
- Certifications Required: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS preferred, current NIH (must be certified annually)
Certification Details
- Hospital: Frankfort Regional Medical Center
- Location: TriStar
- Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive Frankfort, KY 40601
- Unit Name: 611 – 4th Floor Med/Surg
- Building: Main
- Cost Center: 31768
Job Details
- Must have: Telemetry experience, post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention experience
- Advanced skills needed: preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment skills, central lines, blood transfusions
- Procedures performed on unit: telemetry monitoring, paracentesis
- Requested Skill Set: General med/surg skills, EKG interpretation, CPAP management, Port access
Job Requirements
- Scheduling requirements: Every other weekend, three 12-hour shifts per week
- Floating policy: May float to 3 South (post-surgical med/surg), or to PCU (to staff tele overflow)
Schedule Information
- Number of Beds: 46
- Patient Ratios: 6:1
- Unit staffing description: Clinical Nurse Coordinators (charge nurse), RNs, LPNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, Unit Clerks - staffing based on patient census
- Type of equipment: GE Apex Pro Telemetry box, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pump, Welch Allen Vitals machine, Glucometer
- Documentation system: Meditech Expanse
- Patient Experience requirements: At least two years med/surg experience
Unit Specific Information
- Dress Code: Navy blue or Gray scrubs. NO ROYAL BLUE SCRUBS ARE PERMITTED
- Unit Prizes done bi-weekly for patient/staff recognition for exceptional teamwork and patient care
- Awards/Recognition: Daisy Nominations, Inclusion in staff and hospital celebrations
- We utilize GroupMe to communicate information, ask questions, and to celebrate one another
- The unit is home to several travelers who have continued to extend contracts due to excellent teamwork and amazing staff
- The unit is fully supported with a director and Manager, as well as a clinical educator
- We have excellent interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with all providers
- We are continuously requesting and receiving new equipment and supplies
Additional Details