Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

DayToDay Health; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits starting day one

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Travel between facilities

Ongoing education

Job summary

DayToDay Health is seeking a Med Surg RN to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced setting in California. The role includes assessments, medication administration, and discharge planning support for diverse patient populations.

The candidate will work 12-hour day shifts; the position involves travel between facilities, with weekly pay, guaranteed hours, and benefits starting day one. Ongoing education and professional growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience.
• Current BLS certification; additional certifications may be required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with potentially uncooperative patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform bedside care for diverse patient populations, including pre- and post-op patients.
• Administer and document prescribed medications, reporting adverse reactions.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
• Assist physicians during examinations and treatments.
• Educate patients and families about surgical procedures and recovery.
• Participate in discharge planning and initiate patient education plans.

Skills

Acute care

BLS certification

Physical stamina

Job description

Role Overview

A Med Surg RN is responsible for providing patient care, conducting assessments, administering medications, and supporting discharge planning in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform bedside care for diverse patient populations, including pre- and post-op patients.
• Administer and document prescribed medications, reporting adverse reactions.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
• Assist physicians during examinations and treatments.
• Educate patients and families about surgical procedures and recovery.
• Participate in discharge planning and initiate patient education plans.

Qualifications & Skills

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience.
• Current BLS certification; additional certifications may be required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with potentially uncooperative patients.

Additional Details

The role involves 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours weekly, and travel employment. Compensation includes weekly pay, guaranteed hours, benefits starting day one, and opportunities for ongoing education and professional growth.