We are seeking a highly capable medical-surgical nurse to join our team. In this role, you will be providing bedside care for pre-and post-surgery patients, monitoring vital signs, and administering prescribed medications.

Medical-Surgical Nurse Responsibilities:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
• Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
• Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
• Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
• Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
• Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
• Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
• Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
• Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.
• Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.

Medical-Surgical Nurse Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• NYS License
• 2 years' experience as a medical-surgical nurse.
• BLS from AHA

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Hospital
• Teaching hospital

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Breakdown pay
• Overtime pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person