Travel Med-Surg RN - $1,804 per week

TotalMed; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia. The assignment is 13 weeks long, with a 36-hour work week and 12-hour night shifts.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of recent acute care experience and is eligible for travel nursing opportunities. As a Med/Surg RN, you will perform patient assessments, document findings, administer medications, and provide education and support to patients' families.

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• 1 year of acute care experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre- and post-op patients.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for adverse reactions.
• Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
• Prepare equipment and assist physician during examinations and treatments.
• Educate patients and families about procedures and post-discharge care.
• Participate in discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

BLS

Med Surg RN

Education

1 Year of Acute Care Experience

Tools

Travel RN Experience

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Augusta, Georgia.

• Specialty: Med Surg


• Discipline: RN


• Duration: 13 weeks


• 36 hours per week


• Shift: 12 hours, nights


• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Medical Surgical RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Augusta, GA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a MedSurg RN, you will conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on patients' immediate conditions or needs. MedSurg RNs perform ongoing assessments and appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician. Documenting patient findings and providing education and support to patients' families is essential to this travel nurse position.

• Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre- and post-op patients.


• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.


• Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.


• Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.


• Educates patients on surgical procedures.


• Participates in discharge planning and initiates patient education plan as prescribed by physician.

Medical Surgical Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs will work in a fast-paced environment treating patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

Requirements*: BLS, 1 Year

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1457794. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Medical/Surgical - MedSurg RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay


• Guaranteed Hours


• Continuing Education


• 401k retirement plan


• Sick pay


• Wellness and fitness programs


• Referral bonus


• Employee assistance programs


• Medical benefits


• Dental benefits


• Vision benefits


• Benefits start day 1