Source=MedicalSolutions;SourceID=557059 ;Status=Open;Association=Procare USA, LLC ;Client=Thomas Memorial Hospital ;City=South Charleston ;State=WV ;Zip=25309 ;Start=7/27/2023;End=10/26/2023;Duration=13 weeks 91 days;Cert=RN (Registered Nurse) ;Specialty=CVU/Stepdown type:Stepdown ;Unit=CVU/Stepdown type:Stepdown ;Shift=12H Nights 7P to 7A, Every other Saturday may be required;# of Postions=2;Guaranteed Hours=36 hours per week;Type=Travel;BillRate=$101.00;OTRate=111 ;HolidayRate=111 ;Orientation=0 ;Description=Unit Notes:1 nurse to 3 to 4 patients
BLS, ACLS
Post op cardiac catheterization patients or overflow cardiac observation bed patients from the ED.
Are RNs required to titrate drips YES
Common titratable /or set rate drips-Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone, Lose dose Dopamine
Charge Nurse/House Supervisor-House Supervisor 24/7; A RN will be assigned to charge duties. This could possibly be a traveler.
Are there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios-Yes, one PCT (C.N.A) for 11 patients; however, the nurses assist with general care and unit clerk duties when indicated.
RT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc)-C-Pap, Bi-Pap, High flow O2
Is there tele on this unit Monitor techs RNs read strips-Bedside telemetry, there will not be a monitor tech when initially opening the unit. RNs are required to read strips.
Shifts Scheduling-7A to 7P or 7P to 7A
Weekend Requirement-The unit will be open Monday through Friday, possibly open on Saturday 7A to 7P
Holiday Requirement-Rotational
Is there a call or standby requirement-No
Floating Requirement-Floating will be required to Med-Surg units as needed
Unit/Department specific orientation-
First day general hospital orientation; Full day of Nursing Orientation for RNs/LPNs; Computer training (1/2 day for C.N.As, full day for nurses); Two, 12 hour orientation shifts with a preceptor; Will receive an abbreviated Initial Skills Checklist due 90 days from start date.
Cancellation Policy:2 shifts per 13 week assignment/extension. 1 shift for less than 13 weeks.
Charting System:MEDITECH - 6.1
BSN Required:No
License to Submit:No
Trauma Level:
Care Setting:Acute
Division:Nursing
Shift Notes:7P to 7A, Every other Saturday may be required
Required Certifications:ACLS, BLS ;InterviewRequired=False ;WinterPlanNeed=No;