MedSurg

Must be willing to take a max of 8 patients when needed. This is not the standard, but does happen from time to time .No longer accepting first time travelers.Boone Health now requires that all nurse candidates provide current CEU documentation during the interview processFloating to other MS areas is requiredUnit Name: Medical Specialties/Acute InpatientThis is a general medical unit. Experience is required, multiple medications given, safety is priorityNumber of Beds/Cases: 32Nurse

Patient Ratio: Nights 1:6 (Not guaranteed). Nurses may be asked to take up to 8 patients, and they must be willing to take 8 when needed.Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Respiratory (Covid, Pneumonia), Renal (End stage renal disease, UTI), Endocrine (Diabetes), Gastrointestinal (GI bleed, pancreatitis), Dementia, Altered Mental Status, Infectious Diseases (MRSA, Cdiff)Common Medications used on the unit: multiple pharmacyCommon Equipment: IV pumps, bladder scanners, lifts, beds, O2, CPAP, hepa machinesRequired/Preferred Skills:Line Management/SkillsPreferred: PICC/Central Line Management; Vascular Device Access/Care; Dialysis

Fistula Care/ManagementRequired: IV

InsertionAirway Skills: Required: CPAP/BiPAP

Ortho/MS/Onc Skills: Required: Feeding Tubes; Wound VacPreferred: Epidural/PCA pumps

Additional Information: Boone Health can downstaff travelers 36/48 hours in a 13-week contract based on their weekly schedule.

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