Orthopedics

Description: Data Collection: 04/07/2026Unit Information: Neuro/ Ortho (dept 629)Location: Corpus

Christi Medical Center Bay AreaAddress: 7101 S. Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412Floor: 4thBuilding: Bay Area Heart HospitalGeneral InformationTell us about the unit(s): Number of Beds - 25 Number of Staff 40+ Type of staff:oDay Shift 1 free charge, 1 UC, 3 PCTs, 5 RNsoNight Shift 5 RNS, 1 PCT Patient Ratios 6:1, sometimes 5:1 Type of equipment Baxter IV Pumps, KCI wound vacs, SCD pumps EMR - MeditechTypical hiring profileSkill Set Most recruited for: (Travel RNs, local CNAs and sitters)Must have: candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. BLS ACLSPreferred or nice to have: candidates with these skills will be considered first. Meditech experience Telemetry experienceList typical procedures performed on unit(s): In addition to general med/surg competencies, it is preferred that applicants canoManage chest tubesoManage non-titrated Cardizem and Amiodorone dripsoManage weight-based heparin dripsDress Code: Include requirements, but most of all not acceptable attire. Scrub Color - Royal blue

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