Travel Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract near Hays, Kansas. The role offers a 3x12 schedule, 36 scheduled hours per week, and pay up to $2,000 per week. The assignment is available for day and night shifts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality nursing care to patients requiring urgent and emergency medical attention
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and prioritize care based on acuity
- Monitor vital signs, symptoms, and changes in patient condition
- Administer medications, IV therapy, treatments, and emergency interventions as ordered
- Respond quickly and effectively to medical emergencies and changes in patient status
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
- Assist with stabilization, treatment, transfer, and discharge planning
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
- Follow infection control, patient safety, and facility protocols
- Provide compassionate education and support to patients and their families
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program
- Active Kansas RN license or Compact RN license in good standing
- Current BLS certification required
- Current ACLS certification (required based on facility guidelines)
- Current PALS certification (may be required depending on patient population)
- TNCC or other emergency nursing certifications (a plus)
- Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and emergency-response skills
Preferred Skills:
- Previous Emergency Room, Emergency Department, or acute-care nursing experience strongly preferred
Benefits:
- Competitive travel nursing compensation up to $2,000 per week
- Dedicated recruiter support
- Consistent weekly scheduling
- 13-week contract opportunity
- Opportunities for contract extensions
- Access to healthcare opportunities throughout Kansas and across the country
Hold an active Kansas RN license and BLS certification. Experienced in emergency or acute care with strong assessment skills. Available for 13-week, 3x12 schedule, day or night