Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,065 per week

TotalMed

West Burlington (IA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading travel nursing agency is seeking a Medical Surgical RN for a travel nursing position in West Burlington, Iowa. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of recent acute care experience. Responsibilities include providing patient assessments, administering medications, and educating patients and their families. This is a 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours and competitive pay. Benefits start on day one, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

1-2 years recent acute care experience is required.
BLS and CPI certifications are mandatory.
Ability to stand, walk, and lift patients.

Responsibilities

Provide bedside care for various patients.
Document patient findings and conduct assessments.
Educate patients about surgical procedures.
Prepare equipment and assist physicians during examinations and treatments.
Educate patients and families; participate in discharge planning and education.

Skills

BLS

CPI

Acute care experience

Patient education

Medication administration

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

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

We're looking for Medical Surgical RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in West Burlington, 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.

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

Requirements*: BLS, CPI, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1369794. 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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