Travel Med-Surg RN – 13-Week Assignment

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits start day 1

PTO after 1560 hours

Life and disability insurance

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

Weekly pay

Licensure reimbursement

CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a 13-week assignment in Salem, Virginia. This role provides 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts in a Med Surg/telemetry environment.

The RN delivers high-quality patient-centered care, assesses conditions, administers medications, collaborates with the care team, supports discharge planning, and adheres to safety and infection control standards. A valid RN license and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• One year of recent Med Surg RN experience.
• Current 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Med Surg RN

RN license

BLS certification

NIHSS certification

ACLS certification

English language

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a 13-week assignment in Salem, Virginia. This role provides 36 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts in a Med Surg/telemetry environment.

The RN delivers high-quality patient-centered care, assesses conditions, administers medications, collaborates with the care team, supports discharge planning, and adheres to safety and infection control standards. A valid RN license and BLS are required.