Travel Med-Surg RN — Carlsbad, NM

Jobtome; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive travel pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance

PTO after 1560 hours

Life and short-term disability

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

24/7 recruiter support

Licensure & CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Travel Med Surg RN for a 13-week assignment in Carlsbad, NM. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong clinical support are offered as part of a dedicated team.

The role focuses on Med Surg and telemetry nursing with emphasis on patient assessment, critical thinking, and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure high-quality care and patient safety.

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.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

English language

PC skills

Physical abilities

Technical/motor skills

Mental requirements

Sensory

Job description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Travel Med Surg RN for a 13-week assignment in Carlsbad, NM. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and strong clinical support are offered as part of a dedicated team.

The role focuses on Med Surg and telemetry nursing with emphasis on patient assessment, critical thinking, and multidisciplinary collaboration to ensure high-quality care and patient safety.