Excel is seeking highly skilled healthcare professionals for travel assignments across the United States. As a Travel Healthcare Professional, you will have the opportunity to work in diverse healthca...
Excel is seeking highly skilled healthcare professionals for travel assignments across the United States. As a Travel Healthcare Professional, you will have the opportunity to work in diverse healthcare settings, providing essential medical care while exploring new locations and cultures.
Key Responsibilities: • Provide direct patient care in accordance with healthcare facility policies and procedures. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care. • Maintain accurate patient medical records and documentation. • Adhere to infection control standards and other regulatory requirements. • Educate patients and their families on healthcare plans and treatments.
Qualifications: • Active state licensure in [specify relevant states] (e.g., RN, LPN, PT, OT). • Minimum [number] years of experience in [specialty]. • BLS/CPR certification (ACLS, PALS, or others as required by specialty). • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to adapt to different environments and work independently.
Why Choose Excel Medical Staffing: • Trusted partner with a proven track record in healthcare staffing. • Competitive compensation package including hourly wages and stipends. • Access to a wide range of healthcare facilities and specialties. • Personalized support throughout your assignment. • Opportunity to enhance your skills and build a diverse professional portfolio.
Unit Notes: • # Beds: 29 • Nurse:Patient Ratios: Days 1:4-5, NOCs 1:5-6 • Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Ortho Trauma (fractures, Joint replacements), Vascular (fem-pop bypass, cardid endartectomy, heparin drips, many have wound dressing changes) Urology (TURP, TURBT, Continuous bladder irrigation), Neuro-spine (laminectomy, fusion, back pain), OBGYN Oncology ( TAH/OBS), Acute Medical can also be admitted to the department • Experience or 'Must have' skills: 1-2 years acute care nursing experience • Are RN's required to titrate drips: Yes following a prescribed nomogram • Common titratable &/or set rate drips: Heparin. Occasionally nitro, Bivalirudin, Cardizem, insulin • Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RN's required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors?: There is telemetry techs who watch the monitors 24/7, no they don t need to read strips. • Charge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment?: Charge Nurse on all shifts takes assignment. There is a house supervisor on all shifts. • Are there Nurse Aides on this unit/Ratios: Nursing Assistants present. 0630-1900 1:8-10, 1900-2300 2 CNA's for the nursing unit, 2300-0700 1 CNA for the nursing unit. During this 1900-0700 timeframe RN's carry a different responsibility than the day shift model for Vital Signs and ADL's. • RT/Equipment: CPAP, BIPAP, High Flow Oxygen Therapy. NO VENTS. RT support is present. • Shifts & Scheduling: RN 0700-1930, 1100-2330, 2300-0700 CNA 0630-1900,1830-0700 No self scheduling, block scheduling to the best of our ability dependent on staffing. • Weekend Requirements: Every Other Weekend • Holiday Requirements: Every Other Holiday • Is there Call or a Standby requirement?: No • Floating Requirements?: Float required to other adult medical/surgical nursing units • Scrub Color/Dress Code/Scrubs Provided?: Any color, clean & professional • Unit/Department Specific Orientation: 1 day computer training, 1-2 precepted floor orientation