Travel Med/Surg RN – 13-Week Acute Care Assignment

TotalMed; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This position is 13 weeks long with 36 hours per week on a 12-hour rotating shift, ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs seeking travel work.

As a MedSurg RN you will perform patient assessments, document findings, educate families, and support discharge planning. Requirements include BLS and 1–2 years of acute care experience for immediate consideration.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of recent acute care experience.
• BLS certification required.
• Additional certifications may be required before starting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection.
• Perform ongoing assessments and treatments as ordered by a physician.
• Document findings and educate patients' families.
• Provide bedside care for pre- and post-op patients.
• Prepare and administer medications, report adverse reactions.
• Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
• Assist physician during examinations and procedures.
• Educate patients on procedures and discharge planning.

Skills

RN

Med Surg

Travel Nurse

Acute Care Experience

Education

BLS Certification

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This position is 13 weeks long with 36 hours per week on a 12-hour rotating shift, ideal for experienced Med Surg RNs seeking travel work.

As a MedSurg RN you will perform patient assessments, document findings, educate families, and support discharge planning. Requirements include BLS and 1–2 years of acute care experience for immediate consideration.