Travel RN Med/Surg - Austin, TX

Job description

*** No local contracts - Must live 50-plus miles from the facility ***

JOB SUMMARY

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the medical-surgical setting. Communicates with physician/manager/co-workers, as appropriate about changes in patient’s clinical condition including results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment. Additionally, is able to perform general nursing duties in the departments with adequate supervision

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge of basic cardiac rhythms and identifies dysrhythmias.
• Evaluates patients identifying those at risk for falls and implements the appropriate protocols
• Exhibits appropriate use of the nursing process: assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of the following disease entities: COPD, pneumonia, diabetes, anticoagulation therapy, total knee/hip replacement, cholecystectomy, CHF, UTI, MRSA infections, Detox, cancer, pain management
• Participates in Medical Surgical performance improvement activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of standards for restraints and seclusion, i.e. Restraint and Seclusion protocol, physician orders, documentation and reporting, and patient rights and teaching.
• Knowledgeable of Infection Control, TB, Blood borne Pathogens and Hazardous waste plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current unrestricted Texas Registered Nurse Licensure.
• BLS certification, required.
• Preferred baccalaureate degree in nursing.
• Additional certifications may be required based on unit assignment.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Salary: $2,000.00 - $2,350.00 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical
• Surgery
• Telemetry

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• Inpatient
• Level II trauma center

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)
• Acute care: 2 years (Preferred)
• Med Surg: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• Texas RN or Compact (Required)

Work Location: One location

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

$2000 - $2350 Weekly

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