Travel Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

NurseStar Medical Partners LLC; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NurseStar Benefits (50% coverage)

Job summary

Loxo seeks a Travel Medical Surgical Registered Nurse to provide direct and indirect patient care in a Med-Surg unit. The role involves close communication with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to monitor changes in patient status and respond promptly to treatment responses.

Responsibilities include general nursing duties across departments, with potential to serve as Charge Nurse, coordinating care and staffing while ensuring safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• Charge nurse experience preferred and leadership duties noted in the role.
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical RN experience required.
• Active BLS, ACLS and TX RN license are required or obtained on/soon after start.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care on the Med Surg unit.
• Communicate changes in patient status with physicians and team.
• Respond promptly to changes in condition or treatment response.
• Perform standard nursing duties across departments under supervision.
• May serve as shift Charge Nurse to assign care by staff skill and acuity.
• Assist in evaluating staff performance and coordinate with leadership.

Skills

Charge nurse experience

2 years RN experience

Travel nursing

Education

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

TX RN License

Job description

Travel Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Number of Positions: 1

Specialty: Med/Surg RN

Start Date: As Soon As Credentialed

Travel: All inclusive

EMR: Meditech

Schedule: 3x12's 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am

Call: N/A

Additional Details about the position

• The Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med Surg RN) delivers both direct and indirect patient care within the medical-surgical unit.


• This role involves close communication with physicians, nurse managers, and interdisciplinary team members regarding changes in a patient’s clinical status, including diagnostic results and presenting symptoms.


• The RN demonstrates the ability to respond promptly and effectively to changes in patient condition or treatment response.


• Additionally, the RN performs general nursing duties across various departments under appropriate supervision.


• The Med Surg Registered Nurse may serve as the shift Charge Nurse, assuming leadership responsibilities to ensure safe and effective patient care. In this role, the RN assigns patient care based on staff skill level, experience, temperament, and patient acuity, prioritizing both patient and staff safety.


• The Charge Nurse assists in evaluating the performance and competencies of permanent and temporary staff and communicates effectively with physicians, directors, supervisors, and coworkers regarding changes in patient conditions, including diagnostic results and symptomatology.


• Other responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Charge experience highly preferred


• 2 years experience

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• BLS upon hire


• ACLS, COAP within 60 days

LICENSURE REQUIREMENT

• TX

ABOUT THE FACILITY

How we work is just as important as our work. We give our best every day, guided by our code of conduct and a commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. We believe the biggest impacts can come from the smallest kindnesses. Each of us is responsible and take action to address needs in a spirit of service.

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Benefits: (NurseStar Covers 50% of your monthly benefit cost)