MedSurg

Must have previous Travel Experience Willing to and skilled enought to handle up to 8 patients at any one time - Includes a mimx of total patient careNo long term care nurses. Most recent 3 assignments - must be acute care MS in medium to large organizations. Floating to other MS unit is requrired Variety of surgical cases; Care team rounds to assist discharge planning; Bedside Shift Report; Great Teamwork! Ortho is the "Sister" unit and traveler MUST be willing to float between the 2 units. s

Nurse Patient Ratio: Nights 1:6, may go as high as 1:8. Nurses need to be willing to take 8 patients when needed Number of Beds/Cases: 32 Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Robotic Hysterectomy, Robotic Prostatectomy, Colon Resection, Mastectomy, Thyroidectomy, Open Hysterectomy, Bariatric Surgery, Leg Revascularization, Lower Extremity Amputation, Wound Management Common Medications used on the unit: IV antibiotics, Pain Control Meds, Nause Medications, Heparin,

Lovenox Common Equipment: Alaris IV Pumps, CADD PCA, Bard Mini-Infusers, Pyxis, Ceiling or EVA lift,

Wound Manager Vac Required Skills: IV Insertion, PICC/Central Line Management,

Vascular Device Access/Care

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

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