Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Frankfort, Kentucky.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Hospital: Frankfort Regional Medical Center Location: TriStar Address: 299 Kings Daughters Drive Frankfort, KY 40601 Unit Name: 611 – 4 th Floor Med/Surg Building: Main Cost Center: 31768 General Information Unit Specifics:

Number of Beds: 46
Patient Ratios: 6:1
Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability): Clinical Nurse Coordinators (charge nurse), RNs, LPNs, PCTs, Nurse Externs, Unit Clerks -staffing based on patient census)
Type of equipment: GE Apex Pro Telemetry box, Hoyer lift, Sara Steady, Baxter IV pumps, iMobile, Alaris PCA IV pump, Welch Allen Vitals machine, Glucometer
Documentation system: Meditech Expanse
Scheduling requirements: Every other weekend, three 12-hour shifts per week
Floating policy: May float to 3 South (post-surgical med/surg), or to PCU (to staff tele overflow)
Patient Experience requirements : At least two years med/surg experience Hospital Specifics- Frankfort Regional Medical Center is a 173-bed acute care facility that has received numerous awards and accolades for its quality of care, including Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. Accredited by The Joint Commission, the hospital is conveniently located off I-64 in Central Kentucky approximately 50 miles from Louisville and 30 miles from Lexington. At Frankfort Regional Medical Center, our focus is simple - putting Patients First. We have embraced this philosophy by focusing on patient care practices and new technology, keeping patient safety a top priority. At Frankfort Regional, you’re going to be treated as an individual, with compassion and care, like one of the family. Our Patients First approach is clear...excellent service, every patient, every time. Certifications: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS preferred, current NIH (must be certified annually) Hiring profile Requested Skill Set: General med/surg skills, EKG interpretation, CPap management, Port access Must have : T elemetry experience, post-Percutaneous Coronary Intervention experience Advanced skills needed: preferred experience with chest tubes, NG tubes, wound vac, drains, post-dialysis assessment skills, central lines, blood transfusions Procedures performed on unit: telemetry monitoring, paracentesis Certifications Required: Active nursing license in good standing (with compact if indicated), BLS required, ACLS preferred, current NIH (must be certified annually) Dress Code : (Required uniform)
Navy blue or Gray scrubs. No T-shirts, fleece jackets, or sweatshirts. Staff may wear any color or patterned scrub jacket, and may wear any color or patterned long sleeve shirts under scrub top if preferred. NO ROYAL BLUE SCRUBS ARE PERMITTED our OB/LD department wears this color exclusively for their unit staff identification as a safety standard for the protection of our infants. Unit Guidelines/Policies : Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines.
Specific polices related to skill sets, procedures, etc. will be made available upon request, indicated need, and facility approval. Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards.
Daisy Nominations
Inclusion in staff and hospital celebrations
Unit Prizes done bi-weekly for patient/staff recognition for exceptional team work and patient care Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc.
We utilize GroupMe to communicate information, ask questions, and to celebrate one another.
The unit is home to several travelers who have continued to extend contracts due to our excellent teamwork and amazing staff.
The unit is fully supported with a director and Manger, as well as a clinical educator.
We have excellent interdisciplinary communication and collaboration with all providers.
We are continuously requesting and receiving new equipment and supplies. We welcome feedback from all staff, including contract staff, if they have suggestions or ideas to make our workflow better and enhance our exceptional patient care.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #6-874578. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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