Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,960 per week

TotalMed; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed hours

Continuing education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed is looking for a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a 13-week nursing assignment in Montgomery, Alabama. Candidates must possess BLS and NIHSS certifications and have at least one year of Med Surg experience. The role includes providing care in various patient units, assisting in surgical procedures, and participating in orientation processes. Benefits start from day one and include medical, dental, and vision coverage along with a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Med Surg experience required.
• Must have BLS and NIHSS certifications.
• Ability to float to different units.
• Strong clinical decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in Med Surg unit.
• Assist in various trauma cases and other surgical procedures.
• Monitor patient vital signs and manage medications.
• Participate in the orientation process for new travelers.

Skills

Trauma experience

Wound care

IV skills

Medication administration/documentation

Assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

BLS certification

NIHSS certification

Tools

CERNER EMR

Omnicell medication dispensing

Plum 360 IV pumps

Spacelabs monitors

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

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

SIMPLIFI CLINICAL INTERVIEW & MANAGER APPROVAL FOR OFFERS UNIT: South: Staff Float Pool MedSurg

Certs Required: BLS, NIHSS

Experience Required: 1 year. All required skills for each unit are listed below under patient types.

First time travelers? Yes, at least 18 months in MedSurg. Staff has to be gone for 6 months before returning as a traveler. From last shift worked to start date.

Floating: Any like unit/patient location (MS-MS, MS-ICU task, MS-ER/MS holds; ICU-ICU, ICU-MS task or limit of 3, ICU-ER/ICU holds)

Patient Types:

Will be assigned a home unit on the first day of orientation.

6 North Trauma Surgical
Beds: 23
Patient Types: General Surgery, Cholecystectomy, Ostomy, Splenectomy, Vascular surgeries
Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
Skills required: At least 1 year of trauma experience. Wound care, chest tubes, NGT, IV skills, medication administration/documentation and escalations

5 South Neuroscience
Beds: 33
Patient Types: CVA, TBI, Seizure, AMS, Spinal Fusion, Craniotomy, Degenerative Diseases, post trauma, angiogram, post ICU
Patient Ratios: 1:5-6
Skills required: IV start, blood draws from central lines, trach care, PEG, NGT, Colostomy/Ostomy, Wound Care, Chest tube, Surgical Site Care, C-Collar, Abdominal Binders, Restraints

5 North MedSurg/Oncology
Beds: 39 (very busy unit)
Patient Types: All patient types except stroke and MI, palliative care, ETOH withdrawal, behavioral patients. MS/Oncology patients
Patient Ratios: 1:6 for RN and LPNs
Skills required: Trach care, chest tubes, PEG tubes, wound care, drains, foleys, behavioral issues, codes, IV starts; Chemo administration, if certified
Tele monitoring on hallway monitors and by tele techs on ground floor

4 South Clinical Decision Unit
Beds: 18
Patient Types: General patient population hospitalized for various causes, such as illness, surgery, testing, or observation
COPD, CHF, Diabetes, MRSA, VRE, C-Diff, COVID, Pneumonia, Renal Failure, Sepsis, UTI, End of Life Comfort
Patient Ratios: 1:6
Skills required: Assessment, prioritization, communication & documentation skills.
Tracheotomy care, Suctioning, O2 Therapy, ostomy care, Foley care, External catheter care, PEG/NGT care and use, wound care, chest tube, central line care, pressure ulcer management/preventive measures, falls prevention management, restraints

3 South Orthopedics
Beds: 20
Patient Types: Ortho & spine: Joint replacements, fractures, fusions, laminectomies, etc.
Patient Ratios: 1:5; 1:6 if medsurg
Skills required: PCA pumps, wound care (negative pressure dressing), dressing changes, foley, drains (hemovacs/JP drains)

3 North MS/Ortho/Urology
Beds: 23
Patient Types: Urology, ENT, ortho, MedSurg
Patient Ratios: Team Nursing 1:8 (1 RN: 1 LPN: 8 patients); 1:6
Skills Required: Trach, wound care, wound vacs, IV starts, CVL dressing changes, follow nurse-driven foley protocol. No required to read/measure tele strips.

Technology/Equipment:
EMR: CERNER
Medication dispensing: Omnicell
IV pumps: Plum 360
Monitors: Spacelabs

Orientation: Travelers who are new to the facility or return travelers who have been gone for 1+ years will have 24 hours of classroom time and 24 hours on the unit. Rehires: orientation will depend on last date here.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1