Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg in Bronx, NY - MedCadre : Job Details

Unit NotesDepartment: Detox | RN*Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS.*- # of Beds: Max capacity is 20 patients.- Nurse: Patient Ratios: Will have 2 RNs, an RN from the outpatient clinic will be helping with admission assessments.- Required certifications: BLS, ACLS- Common diagnoses: 18 and older. Detoxing from opioids and/or alcohol.- Experience: Need someone that can really assess detox symptoms- looking for MedSurg experience. Do not need psych experience although that would be preferred. Must have phlebotomy skills and experience obtaining EKGs. Okay 1 year of experience.- Do you ever have IV's on this unit?: No- in the event of a medical emergency may start an IV.- EMR: Allscripts- Charges Nurses: 1 of the 2 RNs on the floor is the charge nurse. Charge nurse will take patient assignment. During business we have a PCM in the building, during nonbusiness hours would be available over the phone.- Do you use physical restraints on this unit?: No- if in serious DTs will be transferred.- Are there nurse aids or mental health specialists on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Yes, 2 techs each shift.- Is RT available if needed? If patients have oxygen or need treatments does RT do these?: No- Tele Monitor Techs: No telemetry, EKGs if needed will be done by RNs.- Shifts & Scheduling: 7-7- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.- Holiday Requirements: 1 major winter holiday, 1 major summer holiday.- Is there call or a standby requirement?: N/a- Floating Requirements: Will float to Rehab (sister unit), may float to clinic to help out, and can float to psychiatry if there is a need and they have the experience. Psychiatry is in a building right beside here, if floating at night security will escort.- Scrub Color: RNs wear Royal Blue, LPNs Kelly Green, and PCTs/CNAs/MAs wear Eggplant burgundy.- Unit Specific Orientation: 5 days on the floors.Date Entered On: 8/27/2024