Travel Med-Surg RN – Top Pay, Benefits & Support

TravelNurseSource; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay for travel nurses

First-day health insurance

PTO after 1560 hours

Life and short-term disability

401(k) matching

Refer-a-friend bonus

24/7 recruiter support

Licensure and CEU reimbursement

Job summary

TravelNurseSource is assisting Fusion Medical Staffing in placing a Med/Surg RN for a travel assignment in Springfield, Massachusetts, 01199. The position offers a 13-week contract with nights (3 days x 12 hours) and competitive weekly pay.

As a Med Surg RN, you will deliver high-quality patient-centered care in medical-surgical and telemetry units, perform assessments, monitor telemetry data, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• The candidate will use strong critical thinking and clinical judgment.
• Excellent communication with patients and care teams is required.
• Proficiency in reading and following written instructions and using PC systems.

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

Communication

Safety focus

Medication administration

Documentation

Job description

TravelNurseSource is assisting Fusion Medical Staffing in placing a Med/Surg RN for a travel assignment in Springfield, Massachusetts, 01199. The position offers a 13-week contract with nights (3 days x 12 hours) and competitive weekly pay.

As a Med Surg RN, you will deliver high-quality patient-centered care in medical-surgical and telemetry units, perform assessments, monitor telemetry data, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to meet diverse patient needs.