Location: Plattsburgh,NY, USA
Jackson Nurse Professionals is seeking a travel Certified Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Plattsburgh, New York.
Job Description & RequirementsOrder DescriptionFacility Name: The University of Vermont Health Network at Champlain Valley Physicians HospitalTotal # of Facility Beds: 341Unit Name: ORUnit Specialty: Surgical Services ORTotal # of Unit Beds/Suites/Deliveries: 8 OR Main Campus and 4 ORs at ASCTeaching Facility: Y NTeaching Hospital Experience Required: Y NTrauma Level: 3Prior Travel Experience Required: Y NMinimum # Years Clinical Experience Required: 2Minimum # Years Clinical Experience in Specialty Required: 2Certifications Required: NY lic, BLSCertifications Preferred: Yes, but not required. Note any certsNurse Patient Ratio by shift: 1:1Circulate/Scrub as applicable: Circulate required. Scrub experience preferred.Ancillary Assistance:CNA/ PCT: Y N #staff per shift:Unit clerk/Secretary: Y N #staff per shift:Other: OR Aides, Scrub Techs, Surgical Assists, RNs #staff per shift: 30Advanced Practice on the unit: No# Days of Orientation: 2Specialty Testing for Unit/Facility: U FPatient Care Modality: ORDress CodeScrubs/color: Scrubs providedShoes: closed toe, non-skid OR dress codeJewelry: None while scrubbed in. Earrings covered by hair covering.Hair/Beard: Cloth surgical caps must be covered by disposable cap. Beards must be covered.Nail Polish: Cannot be chipped and no fake nailsDocumentation System: EPICMedication System: EPICFloating Required: Y NTo what units/facilities: ASCDescribe the rotation: Rotation depends on cases scheduled and nurses experienceCharge required: Y NScheduling: SmartsquareShift Hours: 0700-1930 Rotation Schedule: rotate days off with other staff that work 12sSelf-Scheduling No Weekend Requirements: On call once every 3rd to 4th weekendCall Requirements: 1 night per weekHoliday Requirements: If Holiday hasnt been assigned to a staff member will put them on call for that holiday. Only 1 holiday per year.Patient Population (Diagnoses): All surgeries except Cardiac, transplants, neuro, and gastric bypassAge Range: 6 months-100+Special Equipment: (For example: IV Pumps: Type; Invasive Monitoring; Monitors: Type; ECMO;Ventilators: Type; ABG: Type)Respiratory available 24/7 for support Y NAnesthesia available 24/7 for support Y NWho manages ventilators: RespiratoryUnit Specific Procedures and Protocols Start IVs, patient transports if central transport is backed up.Additional Unit Specific Information:CommentsAssignment for 20-32 weeks TCertified OR Tech: Float and call required, weekend shifts every other (as needed) – not more than once a month if applicable; Max call 1x post shift/week, 1 weekend day per 4-week schedule period. Requirements: • BLS is required, CNOR preferred • Need cert through NBSTSA • Must have close to 2 years of experience • Prior travel preferred • Work history needs to be from similar size facility, as well as trauma II or higher • Solid knowledge base including, but not limited to ortho, robotics, general surgery, ENT, plastics, neuro Additional Information: • IVS to OFFER • Monday to Sunday • Bi-weekly Orientations on Monday • No block schedules for any reason. • This facility requires ALL work history information (bed count, EMR, facility type, etc.) to be complete in order to submit. • Please ensure all employment gaps over 30 days are explained • Covid and Flu declinations accepted- please have either proof or declinations in packet Disclaimers: • Public Transportation is NOT accessible in this area, please ensure you have reliable transportation, personal vehicle or rental vehicle are strongly recommended. • Vehicles should be equipped with all season or snow tires during the months of November – April.
About Jackson Nurse ProfessionalsFilling critical needs in patient care, Jackson Nurse Professionals delivers cost-effective travel nurse staffing solutions to over 500 hospitals, outpatient clinics, and home health clients nationwide. Awarded Best of Staffing - Talent and Client 2024, and rated as a Top Workplace 2023 by the Orlando Sentinel, Jackson Nurse Professionals goes the extra mile to provide travel nurses the career they deserve, while providing clients with a large range of highly skilled nurses to fill short, long-term, and temporary assignments.
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