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12 Week Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Dept - Nights
VCU Health System
Healthcare
Night Shift
Full-time
Job Description
**Enjoy the freedom and higher hourly pay of a travel RN assignment, without the travel - Plus benefits! **
Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) ED is a 16-bed unit, including two trauma bays. CMH is 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’s team makes up of experienced Board-Certified physicians, Advanced Practiced Providers, RNs, ED Technicians, Unit Secretaries, and nursing leaders. CMH is certified as Primary Stroke Center and treats a diverse population from newborns to geriatrics. Community Memorial Hospital’s ED census continues to grow each year and is predicted to hit 26,000 patients by the end of the fiscal year in June. This is a fast-paced environment guaranteed to provide excellent experience for the team member in treating all types of patients from urgent care to critical patients, such as trauma, stroke, sepsis, and STEMI. 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 is currently expanding their core team to meet the needs of their growing census.
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:
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.
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.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.
Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment.
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment
Nights
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
Community Memorial Hospital (CMH) ED is a 16-bed unit, including two trauma bays. CMH is 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’s team makes up of experienced Board-Certified physicians, Advanced Practiced Providers, RNs, ED Technicians, Unit Secretaries, and nursing leaders. CMH is certified as Primary Stroke Center and treats a diverse population from newborns to geriatrics. Community Memorial Hospital’s ED census continues to grow each year and is predicted to hit 26,000 patients by the end of the fiscal year in June. This is a fast-paced environment guaranteed to provide excellent experience for the team member in treating all types of patients from urgent care to critical patients, such as trauma, stroke, sepsis, and STEMI. 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 is currently expanding their core team to meet the needs of their growing census.
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:
Follows documented physician/licensed independent provider orders.
Practices within the boundaries of the regulations governing the practice of nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Practice is guided by the ANA Code of Ethics for Nursing and established national nursing practice standards.
All practice is guided by and follows the VCUHS policies and procedures and established practice.
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.
Schedules, including requirements of shift rotations and hours of work may be adjusted as necessary to meet unit requirements and/or as needed.
Age Specific groups served:
As appropriate based on unit assignment.
Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate):
Physical: Lifting 20-50 lbs. Other: Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
Activities: Prolonged standing, Prolonged sitting, Frequent bending, Walking (distance), Climbing (steps, ladder, other), Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking
Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment
Nights
EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.
