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Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,882 per week in Richmond, VA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Richmond
Posted on: January 15, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Richmond, VA Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $1,882 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Richmond, Virginia, 23228! ID: 74547414 Shift: 19:00-07:00 Description: START DATE2 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN A HOPSITAL SETTING REQUIREDMUST HAVE ACTIVE COMPACT LICENSE AT SUBMISSION Hospital: Henrico Doctors Hospital Location: Richmond, Va Skipwith Road Unit Name: CRPU Building: Forest Cost Center: 62025 General Information Unit Specifics: Number of Beds : 25 Patient Ratios : 1:5, 1:6 Unit staffing description- (unit secretaries and tech availability) : o RNs, LPNs o Clinical Nurse Coordinators lead nurses / assistant management o Patient Care Techs o Nurse Externs same as pcts but in nursing school can start IVs, draw labs o Unit Secretaries o Nursing Students intermittently o Day shift 4-5 nurses, 3 patient care techs, 1 unit secretary o Night shift 4-5 nurses, 2-3 patient care techs, 1 unit secretary until 11pm PRN Type of equipment o Baxter pumps o Kangaroo pumps Documentation system meditech expanse Scheduling requirements: o every other weekend o Call out on your assigned weekend or holiday, it will be made up bsaed on uint need Floating policy: o Potential to float to another medsurg. You would rotate amongst other staff/travelers Patient Experience requirements: o Med-surg floor variety of patients from chf, copd, sepsis, clean cardiac caths, renal failure, new dialysis start, etc. o CRPU = cardio renal pulmonary unit Hospital Specifics- Certifications: BLS Hiring profile Requested Skill Set: basic med surg nursing skills, telemetry / ekg recognition Looking for an experienced nurse who is a team player and willing check in with his or her peers and serve as a resource. The unit is a close-knit family; so, anyone looking to work with the team will need to be personable and respectful. We are very team-centered; there is no your patient my patient they are our patients. We are also looking for someone who has great communication skills. Our unit is fast-paced; so, positivity is also expected. Please be thorough in your assessments and escalation of patient-related issues or concerns. Must have: BLS Advanced skills needed: time management, prioritization, experience with codes, rapid responses Procedures performed on unit: n/a Certifications Required: Dress Code: (Required uniform) All navy blue or all white NO t-shirts, hoodies, etc. No crocs Unit Guidelines/Policies: Please attach unit specific policies and guidelines. Attendance and punctuality shift promptly starts at 0700/1900 - huddle begins o Callouts made up based on unit need o Call out 2 hours before shift start 1 occurrence o Call out less than 2 hours before shift start 2 occurrences o No call no show = 4 occurrences o Tardy (anything after 7) = .5 occurrence o 4 occurrences = verbal write up, 6 written, 7 final written, 8 terminations of contract Login to Imobile /careteams and Assign patients within 30 minutes of being at work answer call lights Telemetry Policy o Patients with telemetry orders must be placed on tele within 30 minutes of order o You must communicate with central monitoring when patient leaving the floor or coming off telemetry (must have order to come off telemetry) o Central Monitoring Uses the Following Escalation Pathway Patient off monitor CMU will immediately call primary nurse on imobile 2 minutes patient off monitor CMU will call charge nurse to place patient back on telemetry 2 minutes after that (5 6 minutes total) - if unresolved CMU will call a tele alert 1 minute after that CMU will call a rapid - If lethal rhythm / asystole CMU will call a code blue to room. Please communicate with them when patients are hospice or DNR. Patients must have an order to travel off unit without nurse and monitor if they have tele order Patients must remain on tele even for hygiene unless their order states differently. Bedside shift report mandatory every patient o Report in the patient s room, at their bedside, including them in the dialogue o Update their whiteboard o Perform iTRACE o NO REPORT AT NURSES STATION - No Airpods Awards/Recognition: Please include anything that you would like prospective candidates to be aware of, such as, links to videos that feature the department, outstanding department/team awards Daisy, Rose, Bee Awards Best throughput discharge times Many certified nurses Any additional information that would entice a worker to select your unit for their assignment: Consider items such as new equipment or technology, tenure and experience of staff, schedule options, etc. Discharge lounge should be utilized Monday-Friday (nurses in lounge will complete your discharge for you and review with patient) Self-scheduling using timpani (some shifts adjusted based on unitneeds) meditech expanse allows you to document some aspects of patient care using your imobile such as scanning medications, documenting intake/output, etc. Amazing teamwork on both shifts. 3 night shift CNCs, 2 day shift CNCs (so lots of resources/ support) Positive culture many of the staff started as nursing students or pcts on the unit and have stayed and grown Need travelers due to expansion of unit and promotions (not because anyone has quit) Great skill mix nurses who have worked for over 15 years, new grads, LPNs, nursing students Resource nurses, case management, unit educator, advance care planning, physician ambassador (lots of resources) Fast paced unit with lots to learn but the teamwork is amazing. General Comments No. of Positions: 1/3. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your technological literacy. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Step out of your comfort zone and face new challenges, fostering personal resilience and adaptability. Travel nursing becomes a transformative journey that shapes not only your career but also your character. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Core Exam - Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening MedSurg Exam MedSurg RN Skills Checklist RN Pharmacology Exam 29135669EXPTEMP

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