Job Description

Job Description

Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Central City, Nebraska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

1.General job duties. Types of procedures required.
See Job Description.

2.Equipment utilized in the unit/dept. (Is there computerized charting, medication systems, etc.)\t\t
Epic-Pyxis-BD Alaris pumps

3.Required skills and minimum years of experience.\t

1.Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
2.Knowledge of computer hardware equipment and software applications relevant to work functions.
3.Knowledge of nursing process and ability to integrate into provision of patient care.
4.Knowledge of organizational quality initiatives and ability to provide consistent nursing care to enhance clinical outcomes.
5.Knowledge of focus areas for quality/process improvement.
6.Knowledge and skill related to equipment, disease process and nursing process in the provision of nursing care.
7.Knowledge of Bryan Health policies and procedures.
8.Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
9.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of personnel and medical staff.
10.Ability to problem solve and engage independent critical thinking skills.
11.Ability to maintain confidentiality relevant to sensitive information.
12.Ability to adhere to hospital and department procedures.
13.Ability to prioritize work demands and work with minimal supervision.
14.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment relevant to changing patient needs, including working with patients with acute, chronic, and complex disease processes.

4.Specific licensures and certifications/registrations required. (ARRT, CRT, BLS, ACLS, etc)
BLS, ACLS, TNCC required
Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program required. BSN preferred. Current Registered Nurse License in the State of Nebraska required or approved compact state of residence as defined by the Nebraska Nurse Practice Act. Must provide evidence of certification and/or instruction for practice area as required by State or Federal standards/regulations.

5.Shift or schedule requirements. (Will the employee ever work alone? Is call required? If so, how often? Are weekends required?)
12 hour shifts. They will never work alone. Usual staffing is 2 RN's and a tech. Every 3rd weekend is required. No call.

6.Floating to other units/departments. (If so, to which units/departments?)
Yes - as discussed in interview

7.Bed size/number of rooms for this unit/dept.
20-Average daily census of 5

8.Nurse to patient ratio of this unit. (nursing only)
4:1

9.Dress Code:
Solid colored scrubs

10.Tell us about the unit/department specific training and orientation program.
You will be trained with another RN for orientation, the length will be dependent on the comfort level of the traveler. You will be required to get Epic training

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #496329. 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

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.

Job Tags

Immediate start, Work alone, Shift work, Weekend work,

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