Surgical Acute - Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse - Surgical Acute

Trusted Health

Hilo, HI 96720

Posted 7 months ago

  • Job Type(s)

    Full Time
  • Industry

    Healthcare
  • Job Description

    Surgical Acute - Registered Nurse


    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.

    Experience:

    24 months of Medical Surgical Unit experience is required.

    Requirements:

    Candidates must have a Hawaii license prior to placement start.

    This role will require floating to multiple units

    COVID vaccination required for onboarding. Declinations not accepted.

    Flu vaccination required for onboarding. Religious, medical, and personal declinations accepted.

    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:

    Shift or schedule requirements. Surg/Peds is an 8 to 12 hr shift unit. Our grid for a full unit is 3 RNs. No on call requirement. Must be able to work Shifts/Weekends. Days/Eves shifts (M-F) have a NM/CC. Other shifts, like Nights/Weekends have an assigned charge nurse.

    Guaranteed Hours: No Guarantee

    This is a 34-bed combined post-surgical(adults) and pediatric unit.

    Required skills and minimum years of experience: Standard RPN III skills (at least 1-2 yrs. experience) in order to be proficient in duties and role as a registered nurse; strong work experience in pre/postoperative nursing i.e., abdominal surgeries, like lap chole/Appy, resections, and mastectomies, thyroidectomies, chest tubes, different drainages, etc. Also, orthopedic nursing, like hip/shoulder arthroplasties, etc. If possible, traveler who has experience in pediatric nursing.

    Floating to other units/departments: Surg/Peds RNs are expected to float, if needed. Some units are: Medical, ER, pull nurse.

    Dress Code: Regular nursing uniforms. Clean/Neat with covered shoes. Staff is assigned an egg monitor as well as name badge, which is considered dress code. No excessive jewelry; No perfume/strong cologne. Fingernails should be short.

    RN Travelers orientation covers HR, EMR education, as well as other nursing education. RN Travelers also orient on Surg/Peds Unit & other units, which the RN may float to.

    2 references from last 12 months (Manager/Supervisor reference type)

    Certifications:

    BLS (Basic Life Support)

    ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

    PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

    Pediatric Advanced Emergency Assessment, Recognition and Stabilization (PEARS)

    • Skills Checklist: Yes
    • References: Yes
    • License Type: registered
    • License State: HI
    • Certifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support, PEARS, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, Basic Life Support

    Job Details

    • Job Type: Travel
    • Nurse/Patient: 1/6
    • Shift Type: Variable
    • Contract Date: 2024-01-29
    • Expected Length: 13 weeks
    • Hours per Shift: 12
    • Shifts per Week: 3