Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,908 per week

TotalMed

Dubuque (IA)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Weekly pay

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401k retirement plan

Medical benefits

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Vision benefits

Referral bonus

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for an immediate opening in Dubuque, Iowa. This is a 13-week assignment with 36 hours of night shifts per week. Responsibilities include conducting patient assessments, administering medication, and providing education to patients and families. The ideal candidate should have 1-2 years of acute care experience and be prepared for a fast-paced environment. Compensations include weekly pay and comprehensive benefits starting on day one.

Qualifications

Minimum of 1-2 years recent acute care experience required.
Comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds when necessary.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

Conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection.
Provide bedside care for a variety of patients.
Prepare and administer prescribed medication.
Educate patients on surgical procedures.

Skills

Patient assessments

Medication administration

Patient education

IV insertion

Dressings change

Education

BLS certification

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Dubuque, Iowa.

Specialty: Med Surg
Discipline: RN
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Medical Surgical RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Dubuque, IA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a MedSurg RN, you will conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on patients' immediate conditions or needs. MedSurg RNs perform ongoing assessments and appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician. Documenting patient findings and providing education and support to patients' families is essential to this travel nurse position.

As a Medical Surgical Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre- and post-op patients.
Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.
Educates patients on surgical procedures.
Participates in discharge planning and initiates patient education plan as prescribed by physician.

Medical Surgical Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs will work in a fast-paced environment treating patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

Requirements: BLS, 1 Year. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1371804. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: "Medical/Surgical - MedSurg RN - Travel Nurse"

About TNAA TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly‑skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in nursing and allied health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short‑staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

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