RN – Medical-Surgical

Specialty: Medical-Surgical
Facility: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center – West Campus
State License: WY
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience: 1 year(s)
Shift: 12H Nights 12N. will work holidays, will be required to work on call
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Description: Specialty: Med Surg Orthopedic/NeuroFacility: Cheyenne Regional Medical Center – West CampusState License: WYCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: 1 year(s)Shift: 12H Nights 12N. will work holidays, will be required to work on callGuaranteed Hours: 36 hours per weekDescription: Unit Notes:Drip Management: Nurses must titrate drips including Heparin and Ketamine (set rate), antibiotics, and blood products.IV Management: Nurses will manage frequent IV treatments.Tele/Monitor Techs: The unit has monitor techs to read strips, but prior telemetry reading experience is preferred. The telemetry system uses [tele brand] monitors.Staffing & Support:Charge Nurse: Starts one hour before the rest of the staff (05:45-06:15) and is typically kept out of patient assignments to act as a resource.Nurse Aides: CNA ratios are typically 1:8-12. Some CNA II staff can assist with tasks such as removing IVs and Foleys.Respiratory Therapy/Equipment: The unit uses BiPAP, CPAP, and nasal cannulas (NC).Scheduling & Shifts:Shift Times: 06:45 – 19:15Self-Scheduling: Staff can self-schedule and work with the secretary to block out schedules for the contract. Block scheduling is available, but flexibility is requested.Weekend Requirements: 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week period.Holiday Requirements: Required to work some holidays.On-Call/Standby: Some on-call shifts may occur due to low census, but staff are typically called back in.Floating Requirements:RNs may float to Medical, Medical Oncology, and Telemetry units, which run cardiac drips.Scrub Policy:Navy blue scrubs with the CRMC logo are required.Orientation:Unit-Specific Orientation: 2-3 shifts during the first week.Additional Notes:Must be willing to care for COVID patients.The unit is fast-paced with high turnover.Nurses are provided with phones and trackers.This is a Magnet facility with stroke and bariatric certifications.Overtime (OT) is allowed when needed, and there may be opportunities to precept. Cancellation Policy:2 per 13 week assignment Charting System:EPIC BSN Required: License to Submit:Yes Trauma Level:2 Care Setting:Acute Division:Nursing Shift Notes:12N. will work holidays, will be required to work on call Required Certifications:BLS Certification, NIHSS