Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $2,578 per week

LanceSoft, Inc.; Devils Lake (ND); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Job summary

A healthcare staffing firm is seeking a dedicated travel nurse specializing in RN Med Surg/Telemetry for a 13-week position in Devils Lake, North Dakota. The ideal candidate will manage patient care, develop care plans, and coordinate discharge processes. Responsibilities include performing rounds, assessing conditions, and handling emergencies as needed. Candidates must hold an active RN license and have at least two years of RN Med Surg experience. Weekly pay and medical benefits are part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Active ND or Compact RN License required.
• 2+ years of experience in RN Med Surg required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care according to established protocols.
• Develop and manage patient care plans based on assessments.
• Maintain quality customer service during daily rounds.
• Identify changes in patient conditions and act accordingly.
• Begin discharge planning early and educate patients and families.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

2 years of RN MedSurg experience

Job description

Job Position

LanceSoft is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Job Details

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

Job Description Summary

The Registered Nurse III provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the organization. The nurse maintains the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned unit. The nurse facilitates the coordination of patient care within the interdisciplinary care team and provides patient education to assure safe patient discharge.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily rounds on all patients assuring quality customer service by coordinating and taking action on any requirements not met.
• Develops a plan of care based on assessment that reflects the patient's physical, psychological, social, educational, developmental and rehabilitative needs based on patient's age, ethnic origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs.
• Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the patient, including discharge planning.
• Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's self-report/symptoms of pain promptly and takes appropriate action according to standard operating procedure.
• Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a patient's condition and responds appropriately to a deteriorating patient, including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated by standard operating procedure. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.
• Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate multidisciplinary team member and records those observations accurately and concisely. Ensures that intervention or referrals are made promptly. Completes and submits all incident reports (patient, visitor, staff) prior to the completion of each shift.
• Establishes and maintains communication and utilizes educational opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.
• As early as possible, begins discharge planning, appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs to optimize patient/family understanding. Evaluates and documents according to standard operating procedure.
• Assigns or delegates, within the scope of practice, education and experience, the responsibility for performance of nursing interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary skills and competence to accomplish safely.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Qualifications

• Job Title: RN MedSurg/tele
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS
• Active ND or Compact RN License
• Requirements: Must have 2 years of RN MedSurg experience.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Medical benefits