RN (Registered Nurse)

Unit NotesHiring Process: Candidate Interview Interview with MedSol Clinical Team- No Unit Manager involvementRadius: 60 MILES, DL must be submittedFloating roles: Travelers are expected to float throughout the zone they are hired into. Each zone covers a 60 mile radius from the zone's city center which is where the 60 mile verbiage comes into play. The traveler is responsible for obtaining housing that makes this feasible as the requirement to float throughout the full 60 mile zone applies regardless of where the traveler obtains housing.Week of orientation: Please ensure clinicians are in state for week of orientation even if first day modules are completed remotely

Traveler can't miss more than 3 shifts in a 13 week contract! Can make up on the front and back end of RTOMUST submit a 2 week notice to avoid back out penalty fee

NO HOME BASE FACILITY!"ALL TRAVELERS CAN FLOAT WITHIN Zone 4 (Based around Garden City, KS):Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital

• 54 miles from Garden City Center415 N Main St Ulysses, KSSt. Catherine- Dodge City
• 54 miles from Garden City Center3001 Avenue A Dodge City, KSSt. Catherine- Garden City
• 2 miles from Garden City Center401 E Spruce St Garden City, KS

Schedules are released 4 6 weeks in advance and follow one of two formats:Option A:" Scheduled at a single facility for the week" May float within that facility if neededOption B Just-In-Time (JIT):" Facility assigned 1 2 hours before shift start via call

Unit/Department MS-Tele FloatWhat units are included in the float pool Mutliple units ranging for General MS-Tele into various specialities from Cardiac, Neuro, Oncology, Rehab, Renal, Bariatrics, Ortho, Trauma, & ED ObsNurse:Patient Ratios 1:5-6 based on acuityRequired Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) BLS, ACLS, NIHSSCommon diagnoses/Types of patients "Population: Adults- GeriatricsCardiac, Neuro, Ortho, Oncology, Renal, Urology-post surgicals, General Surgery-post appy, Gynecology, Psych/Detox, ENT, General Medicine, stable long term placement patients, and more"Experience or 'Must have' skills "Must have 2 years of MS-Tele experience in the last 3 yearsPrefer prior neuro experiencePrefer Alaris and EPIC experience"Are RNs required to titrate drips? HeparinCommon titratable &/or set rate dripsCharge Nurse/House Supervisor? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Designated Charge on each unit; doesn't take a patient assignment unless necessary; more common for night shift charge to end up with a small pt assignmentAre there nurse aids on this unit/Ratios YesRT Equipment (vents, Cpap, BiPap, etc) YesIs there tele on this unit? Monitor Techs? RNs read strips?Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) "7-7, Schedule is made out by leadership for 6 wks at a time, travelers are expected to be flexible and help to fill gaps in permanent scheduling.All time off requests need to be submitted prior to starting assignment"Weekend Requirements 6-9 weekend shifts in a 6 week scheduleHoliday Requirements May be asked to go into the Holiday RotationIs there a call or standby requirement? Rare, for low censusHow are units assigned? i.e. via text message, daily sheet assignments, set schedule? "May be asked to float into any other acuity level; ICU (take low acuity holds within skillset), PCU/Stepdown, & MS-Tele

"ALL TRAVELERS CAN FLOAT WITHIN Zone 4 (Based around Garden City, KS):Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital

• 54 miles from Garden City Center415 N Main St Ulysses, KSSt. Catherine- Dodge City
• 54 miles from Garden City Center3001 Avenue A Dodge City, KSSt. Catherine- Garden City
• 2 miles from Garden City Center401 E Spruce St Garden City, KS

You will receive a float assignment to clarify where you are working for each schedule (varies by schedule). Your first float assignment will be communicated on or before your Monday start date.