Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse

MedPro Healthcare Staffing

Jackson (MS)

On-site

USD 41,328 - 55,104

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Full coverage of all credentialing fees

Group Health insurance

401(k) matching

Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Long Term Acute Care registered nurse for a travel assignment in Jackson, MS. The role involves providing care to patients needing extended medical care, monitoring vital signs, and educating families. Candidates must have an active RN license and 18 months of LTAC experience. Benefits include weekly pay, health insurance, and travel reimbursement.

Qualifications

Eighteen months of recent experience in a Long Term Acute Care setting.
Able to read Tele-strips and understand telemetry readings.
Experience administering medications through IV and other routes.

Responsibilities

Provide care for 5-6 patients.
Monitor and administer patient medications.
Educate patients and families on managing illnesses.

Skills

Active RN License

Experience with vents

BLS & ACLS Certifications

Telemetry monitoring

Patient education

Education

Degree from accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Long Term Acute Care registered nurse for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.

Qualifications

Active RN License
Degree from accredited nursing program
BLS & ACLS Certifications
Eighteen months of recent experience in a Long Term Acute Care setting
Experience with vents, trachs, drips, EG tubes and able to read Tele-strips
Other requirements to be determined by our client facility

Benefits

Weekly pay and direct deposit
Full coverage of all credentialing fees
Private housing or housing allowance
Group Health insurance for you and your family
Company-paid life and disability insurance
Travel reimbursement
401(k) matching
Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

Duties & Responsibilities

As part of the LTAC unit, Long Term Acute Care Nurses (RN) are responsible for caring for patients who require extended medical care.

Provide care for 5-6 patients.
Adjust and perform in fast paced environment
Keep up with many admissions and discharges
Be able to monitor and administer medications (orally, subcutaneously, and through an IV)
Educate patients and family on medical processes and how to manage their illness/injury
Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and record and interpret electronic displays
Interpret and understand telemetry readings, notifying appropriate medical team members of any irregularities
Perform the duties required of a registered nurse at all times
Care for patients with pulmonary HTN, respiratory failure, COPD, CHF, and A-Fib
Use computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital information
Start IVs, draw blood, see the patient from start to finish

About Agency

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience.

If qualified and interested, please call 954-740-8789 for immediate consideration. MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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Weekly payment estimates are intended for informational purposes only and include a gross estimate of hourly wages and reimbursements for meal, incidental, and housing expenses. Your recruiter will confirm your eligibility and provide additional details.

nursingcandidates@medprostaffing.com

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