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Job description
Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the need for recruiters. This unique approach provides more transparency, eliminates pesky calls from recruiters, and puts more money in your pocket. Join the thousands of nurses across the country who have already made the switch to a more modern way to work.
Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Experience:
• 2 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.
• 12 months of Medical Surgical / Telemetry Unit experience with 12 months within the last 36 months (3 years).
• Experience with Epic is required.
Requirements:
• Candidates must have a Illinois license (required for submission).
• This role may require floating to additional units and locations
• Local & travel allowed.
• COVID vaccination required after submission. Religious and medical declinations accepted.
• Anyone currently working at this facility cannot be submitted.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
Additional Details:
References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you’re applying to.
Required Skills/Experience: Must have total joint experience. Understanding of PCA pumps, reversal drugs (Narcan), and sepsis management. Experience with TPN/lipids and narcotic usage. 1 year of surgical experience required.
Unit Details: Inpatient surgical Med Surg/Telemetry unit. Common patient population/procedures include neuro and surgical patients such as laminectomy, cervical fusion, LESI, ostomies, hernia repair, total hip/knee replacements, fem-pop bypass, dialysis catheter insertions, BKA/AKA, sepsis, urgent OR cases, chronic pain, IV antibiotics, PICC, TPN/lipids, PCA, and some epidurals. Nurse-patient ratios: 1:4-6 on days, 1:5-6 on nights. LPNs are available, and virtual admission/discharge nurses assist. Primary care nursing model is frequently used. Heparin drips are titrated per protocol. Tele monitor techs are available; RNs interpret their own strips. Uses Draeger monitors. RT manages CPAP home units and Airvo when needed; BiPAP is occasionally used and remains on the unit. Fast-paced unit with heavy patients; may receive 8-12 surgery admits per day while also discharging patients.
Shift & Scheduling: Every other weekend. Holiday rotation with core staff. No call.
Special Requests: Block scheduling is not guaranteed; discuss scheduling needs with the leader.
Floating Requirements: Float to like units only. If floated to a higher acuity unit, you would work as a help-all and not take a patient load.
14 days maximum time off
1 Charge/Lead/Supervisor reference required from within the last 12 months
Proof of identification required
Certifications:
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale)
Skills Checklist: Yes
References: Yes
License Type: registered
License State: IL
Certifications: Basic Life Support, NIH Stroke Scale
Job Details
Job Type: Travel
Nurse/Patient: 1/4-6
Shift Type: Day
Contract Date:
Expected Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Shift: 12
Shifts per Week: 3
Who can apply
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