**Join Our Dynamic Med Surg Team – Cardiac Care Awaits!**
**Job Description:**
- **Position:** Travel RN - Med Surg - 3 West
- **Shift:** 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- **Location:** Chattanooga, TN
- **Unit Name:** 3 West Cardiac
- **Cost Center:** 609/62025
**Unit Specifics:**
- **Number of Beds:** 30
- **Patient Ratio:** 6:1
- **Staffing Details:**
- Unit Clerk on days
- 2-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) for day & night shifts
- Nursing Supervisor and Hospitalists present
- **Type of Equipment:**
- Welch Allyn vital signs monitors
- Novameter glucose monitors
- GE Telemetry monitoring systems
- Rover devices
- **Documentation System:** Meditech-HCA version
- **Medication Dispensing:** WOW for all nurses, PyxisES system
**Scheduling Requirements:**
- Equivalent of every other weekend (4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule)
**Floating Policy:**
- May float to other med/surg areas: general med/surg, orthopedic, progressive care unit, and med/surg surgical with oncology, based on skill mix needs.
**Patient Experience Requirements:**
- Engage in bedside rounding and hourly rounding using the 5 P’s
- Communicate known patient needs to PCTs at the start of shifts
- Utilize glass boards for departmental focus areas and video kiosks for updates
**Required Qualifications:**
- **Certifications:** BLS and ACLS required
- **Cardiac Knowledge:** Preferred
- **Advanced Skills:**
- Knowledge of Heparin, Cardizem, Dobutamine, Dopamine, and Amiodarone drips
- **Procedures:**
- Chest Tube management
- Wound vac management
- EKGs as needed
**Dress Code:**
- RN: Navy scrubs
- CNA/PCT: Ceil blue scrub set and jacket (optional)
- May wear white, blue, grey, orange, or black t-shirts underneath (no graphics)
- No artificial or gel nails or gel nail polish
**Unit Guidelines/Policies:**
- Document telemetry applications and rhythm strip acknowledgments each shift
- NO PASS ZONE for bed alarms, call lights, IV alarms, etc.
**Awards/Recognition:**
- Celebrated on our facility's social media with photos, stories, and award nominations
**Why Catalytic Solutions (CatSol):**
At CatSol, we connect dedicated therapists with rewarding assignments across the country. Enjoy competitive pay, seamless onboarding, and a supportive recruiter who’s with you every step of the way. Join us — where your expertise makes a difference every day!