RN - MedSurg/Tele
● About Facility:<. >
o 241 licensed beds
o Level 3 Trauma
o Teaching Hospital? No
o Certified Chest Pain Center
o Stroke Center
o Radius rule: Traveler’s permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit
● Unit Information:
o Beds: 32
▪ Census? Average patients/day? 32
o Minimum Years of Experience required? 18 months Med/Tele RN experience
o Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Stroke, Respiratory Illnesses: Flu/Pneumonia/COVID, Renal Failure, Peritoneal Dialysis, Wounds, etc.
● Patient Ratios:
o RN: 1:5
o LPN (if applicable): 1:5
o CNA: 1:10
● Required Licensure & Certifications:
o RN: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
● Skills required:
o Basic Med/Tele skillset: Cardiac rhythm interpretation, experience with non-titrating Cardiac drips (Cardizem/Amiodarone), wound care, drain/tube management, PIV starts, Central line management, etc.
● Support within the Department:
o CNA - ADLs, mobility, feeding
o No HUC
o Charge nurse – may or may not have patient assignment
o Phlebotomy? Yes
o IV/VAT Team? Yes
o RT, 24/7
o Hospitalist, 24/7
o Intensivist, 24/7
o Telemetry monitoring/tech? Yes
● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: Epic
o IV Pump: Yes
o Med dispensing: Yes
o Monitors: Yes
o Unit specific equipment: VNO (virtual nursing - 10 cameras)
▪ Virtual RNs can act as 2nd RN Witness for certain meds, can closely monitor patients requiring special monitoring, can assist with Admission/Discharge items, etc.
● Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO
o 2 days departmental Yes
● Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: every other
o No call
o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays Yes
o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Navy
o Parking: Free? Yes
o Unit Culture: Works great together, very patient centered, fun loving
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A US based healthcare staffing firm, Lamb Company has been serving healthcare workers so that healthcare workers may serve their patients since 2019. Our team consists of individuals with likeminded goals to have a heart for providing quality care for patients that without our help, may not receive any. Our job is to find a site that matches well with you and develop a plan to safely and effectively get you implemented into that system. As a small company with owners that are healthcare workers themselves, we understand the difficulty of starting new and finding a home where you are appreciated. We are always available and aim to find you the employment of your dreams. Please reach out with any questions which you may have!