Travel Med-Surg RN — 13-Week Assignment

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 78,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits start day 1

PTO after 1560 hours

401(k) matching

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana. The Med Surg RN delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in medical-surgical and telemetry units and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to manage diverse patient needs.

The role requires one year of Med Surg RN experience, an active RN license, and BLS certification. NT/ACLS and NIHSS are preferred; travel assignments include a 13-week duration with nights, 36 hours

Qualifications

• One year of recent Med Surg RN experience.
• Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations.
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures and treatments to patients and families, addressing concerns and ensuring understanding.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in adherence to nursing standards.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ conditions, documenting changes and reporting concerns to the care team.
• Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures, assist physicians during treatments, and monitor patient responses.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients recovering from medical conditions or surgical procedures.
• Document comprehensive patient information, including vital signs, medications, treatments, and care outcomes, in the medical record.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, and social workers, to create and implement individualized care plans.
• Manage multiple patients efficiently, prioritizing care based on acuity and clinical needs.
• Ensure infection control practices are strictly followed, including hand hygiene and PPE use.
• Advocate for patients’ needs and preferences, ensuring they are respected and integrated into the care plan.
• Facilitate discharge planning, coordinating with patients, families, and external resources to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home.

Skills

Med Surg RN experience

RN license

BLS

NIHSS

ACLS

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana. The Med Surg RN delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in medical-surgical and telemetry units and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to manage diverse patient needs.

The role requires one year of Med Surg RN experience, an active RN license, and BLS certification. NT/ACLS and NIHSS are preferred; travel assignments include a 13-week duration with nights, 36 hours