Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Yuma, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
START DATE: 12/16
Department: Med Surg Tele
Radius Rule: 100 miles
Need an ASAP start to backfill.
SUBMISSION PROFILE REQUIREMENTS - Must be in the profile or cannot move forward with submittal.
• Start Date - Must match the next available start date, include in attached profile/resume
• EPIC experience required. Ensure it is accurate (there have been inconsistencies on the resume versus the cover page)
• Time Off- Ensure dates make sense for the required start date and are 5 days or less.
• Resume- Ensure resume information is accurate (there's been an increase in inaccurate information sent).
• Certifications- Make sure certs are accurate and up to date.
• License- Active and in hand - AZ or Compact- Ensure it's accurate
NURSE PATIENT RATIOS: DAYS 1:5-6 NIGHTS 1:6
• # of Beds: 90- double occupancy beds.
• Required certifications: BLS. Preferred: ACLS.
• Common diagnoses/Types of patients: Mostly medical- Pneumonia, COPD, Radiation pts, AKI, occasional lap chole, appy, etc.
• Experience: 2 years as RN, 1 year specialty.
• Are RNs required to titrate drips?: Heparin & lasix gtt-non titrated.
• Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift?: Charge- sometimes free but can take assignment if needed.
• Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit: PCA. 8-12 per person.
• RT Equipment: Bipap, stable trach.
• Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit?: Tele on this unit, Travelers don't need to read tele, there is a dedicated monitor tech.
• Shifts & Scheduling: 6:45-7:15am/pm.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other.
• Holiday Requirement: Typically 2/3 holidays.
• Is there Call or a Standby requirement: Low Census On Call.
• Floating Requirements: MedSurg, stable low acuity in ICU, RDU and Foothills clinic RDU
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue.
How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation: One NEO, one clinical ed/EPIC, one day floor.
Tact Medical Staffing Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical/Tele
About Tact Staff
Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.
Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.
Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact.
Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food
Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.
Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want and don't want in a travel assignment.
