12 week Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Nights
Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems | |
United States, Virginia, South Hill | |
Sep 17, 2024 | |
**Enjoy the freedom and higher hourly pay of a travel RN assignment, without the travel - Plus benefits! **
Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a 70-bed facility located in the heart of South Central Virginia serving residents of over 7 counties, including North Carolina due to its location just off the I-85 interstate and its proximity to the NC border. Community Memorial Hospital is a Primary Stroke Center and can manage acute ischemic strokes within their facility. The Intensive Care Unit is a 10-bed unit specializing in adult critical care patients with medical or surgical diagnoses.The average ICU nurse to patient ratio is 1 to 2 with support from patient care technicians and patient safety associates. The patient care team also consists of 24-hour Hospitalist and ancillary support.The community setting of CMH creates a family and patient-centered atmosphere with outstanding teamwork not only within the department, but throughout the entire organization as team members strive to make the patient experience excellent.The nursing leadership supports continuing education and provides multiple opportunities for team members to advance their knowledge and skills in their nursing practice.CMH continues to work diligently on expanding their services for their community through active recruitment of specialists for inpatient and outpatient units. The Temporary 12-Week Assignment - Registered Nurse job integrates technical skills and theoretical knowledge to meet the needs of the patient and family. This job assists the health care team with the prevention of illness and injury, maintenance of wellness, and provision of comfort. This job provides direction, education, and begins to acquire leadership skills at the unit level. This job delivers and accurately documents direct, age-specific care to a patient or group of patients based on medical orders and an integrated, multidisciplinary plan of care. This job also safely administers prescribed medications, identifying incompatibilities and/or interactions. Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Current RN licensure in Virginia or eligible or compact state Experience REQUIRED: At least 1 year of RN experience Experience PREFERRED: Academic Health Care Experience; Experience with similar patient population in either an acute care setting or as applicable to area of practice Education/training REQUIRED: Diploma or Associates Degree from a professional nursing program recognized and/or approved by the corresponding state's Board of Nursing Education/training PREFERRED: Completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (or higher) from an accredited program Independent action(s) required: Additional position requirements: Clinicians work all three shifts, weekends and holidays. Individual shift rotation and schedules will be established with your specific Nurse Manager/Practice Manager. Age Specific groups served: EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4. |