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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 PM - 7:00 AM
Experience:
• 2 years of experience with 3 months within the last 12 months.
• 12 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience with 12 months within the last 36 months (3 years).
• 3 months of travel experience is required.
Requirements:
• Candidates must have a Minnesota license (required for submission).
• 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: - One previous travel assignment is required. - Orthopedic experience is required. - Proficiency in IV starts is required; nurses start their own IVs on the unit. - RNs must titrate drips. - RNs must be able to read their own telemetry strips.
Preferred Skills/Experience: - Experience with insulin, Cardizem, Levophed, and dopamine drips is preferred; candidates without drip experience may be considered, and core staff can assist.
Unit Details: - Patient population includes orthopedic cases, including heavy postoperative hips, knees, spine, and shoulder cases; open gynecologic and general postoperative cases; pneumonia; CHF; COPD; weakness; geriatric patients with multiple comorbidity exacerbations; and rare pediatric patients under 18. Postoperative pain control is monitored overnight. - Patient ratios are 1:4 on days, with the ratio potentially lower for higher-acuity patients, and 1:5 on nights. - Common titratable and/or set-rate drips include heparin, insulin, Cardizem, Levophed, and dopamine. - The unit has no monitor tech; the charge nurse assists with monitoring. Mindray telemetry monitors are used. - Tele-RT is available via iPad 24 hours. Respiratory equipment includes CPAP, BiPAP, and nasal cannula; ventilator use is rare for emergent intubations pending transfer, with permanent staff taking those patients unless the traveler is experienced.
Special Requests: - RTO must be submitted in advance. - Block scheduling may be allowed depending on unit needs.
Shift & Scheduling: - Every third weekend is required: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. - Holiday coverage follows facility rotation, every third holiday. - No call. - One orientation shift is on days for access to programs and pharmacy.
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)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
Skills Checklist: Yes
References: Yes
License Type: registered
License State: MN
Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support
Job Details
Job Type: Travel
Nurse/Patient: 1/4-5
Shift Type: Night
Contract Date:
Expected Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Shift: 12
Shifts per Week: 3
Who can apply
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