RN - MedSurg - Contract

Facility Overview

• Location: 601 N. Elm Street, High Point, NC 27262
• 351 Licensed Beds
• Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Stroke Center
• No Trauma Designation

Unit Details

• Unit: Med/Surg
• Beds: 36
• Current Census: Approximately 33 patients/day
• Patient Ratio:
  • RN: 1:6
  • LPN: 1:6
  • CNA: 1:9–12

Patient Population

• General Medical/Surgical patients
• Post-operative patients
• Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
• Bariatric patients
• Hip surgeries
• Trauma surgical patients
• Bucks traction
• Similar patient population to 7 South

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 1 year Med/Surg experience required
• First-time travelers not accepted

Certifications

• BLS (Required)
• ACLS (Required)
• NIHSS (Required)

Required Skills

• General Medical/Surgical patient care
• Experience with CBI
• Post-operative patient management

Support Staff & Resources

• CNA support available
  • ADLs
  • Vital signs
  • Ambulation/mobility
  • Feeding assistance
  • Blood glucose monitoring
• Charge Nurse: Yes
• Phlebotomy: Yes
• Respiratory Therapy: 24/7
• Hospitalist Coverage: 24/7
• Intensivist Coverage: 24/7
• Telemetry Monitoring Available

Technology & Equipment

• EMR: Epic / Encompass
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• IV Pumps: Baxter (transitioning to Alaris in 2026)
• Monitors: Philips MX-40
• Additional Equipment:
  • Specialty beds as needed
  • Wound vacs as needed
  • Lifting equipment
  • Vital sign equipment
  • Blood glucose monitoring devices

Floating

• Required to float to sister units:
  • 7 North
  • 7 South
• Similar Med/Surg patient populations, ratios, and expectations

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (Facility)
• 2 Days Unit-Specific Orientation

Schedule

• Shift: 12-Hour Days
• Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend (EOW)
• On-Call: None
• Call Back: None

Holiday Requirement

• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays during the assignment

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Free Parking Available
• Strong leadership team and positive unit culture