Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Travel Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg) care to join our dynamic healthcare team. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to adult patients in a fast-paced hospital environment, with a focus on night and rotating shifts. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical expertise, exceptional patient assessment skills, and the ability to adapt quickly to diverse medical situations. As a Travel RN, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care across various departments, ensuring safety, comfort, and optimal health outcomes. This position offers an exciting opportunity for experienced nurses eager to expand their professional horizons while making a meaningful impact on patient lives.
Duties
- Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, physical examinations, and medical history documentation using electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
- Administer medications accurately via injection or IV infusion, monitor responses, and adjust treatments as prescribed.
- Manage acute pain and assist with complex procedures such as catheterization, suturing, and ventilator management.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans aligned with hospital protocols and patient needs.
- Ensure aseptic techniques are maintained during all invasive procedures to prevent infection.
- Conduct diagnostic evaluations including laboratory specimen collection, processing, and interpretation of results.
- Provide critical care support in emergency situations, including airway management and trauma response within Level I or Level II trauma center settings.
- Document all patient interactions thoroughly in compliance with HIPAA regulations and hospital policies.
- Support discharge planning by educating patients and families on post-hospital care, medication administration, and follow-up requirements.
- Maintain proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Athenahealth or eClinicalWorks for accurate medical documentation.
Skills
- Proven experience working in hospital settings with expertise in medical-surgical nursing and critical care environments.
- Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, pharmacology, and medical terminology relevant to adult patient care.
- Familiarity with advanced clinical procedures including cardiac catheterization, dialysis management, neurovascular assessments (CT), and trauma medicine.
- Proficiency in using EMR/EHR systems like Epic or Cerner for efficient documentation.
- Excellent patient assessment skills coupled with the ability to recognize subtle changes in patient condition promptly.
- Ability to perform IV insertion, venipuncture (phlebotomy), and catheter care competently.
- Knowledge of infection control practices and aseptic techniques essential for safe practice.
- Effective communication skills for collaboration with healthcare teams and education of patients/families.
- Flexibility to work night shifts and rotating schedules while maintaining high standards of patient care.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development through familiarity with ICD coding (ICD-10/ICD-9), CPT coding, and compliance standards such as NCQA standards.
This position is ideal for nurses who thrive in diverse clinical environments requiring adaptability, technical proficiency, and compassionate patient-centered care. If you are ready to advance your nursing career within a supportive team dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery, we encourage you to apply today.
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Pay: $2,125.00 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
