What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Med Surg position at ExpediteRN?
ExpediteRN is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing agency. We specialize in placing top nursing talent with healthcare facilities. Our mission is to build lasting relationships with our nurses by placing them in the most traveler friendly facilities that allows them to expand on their knowledge, all while meeting new people and exploring some interesting places.We seek the most experienced and qualified nurses out there.
Des Moines, IA need Travel RN - Med Surg
$3,451 weekly pay!
13 Weeks | 48 Hours | Nights 7p- 7:30a
Start Date: 3/3/25
Des Moines, IA need Travel RN - Med Surg
$3,451 weekly pay!
13 Weeks | 48 Hours | Nights 7p- 7:30a
Start Date: 3/3/25
- Accurately assess patients
- Collects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
- Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocol
- Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
- Records patients' current vital signs
- Works directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatments
- Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
- Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
- Provides IV therapy
- Provides basic, bedside care
- Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients
- Work effectively with the healthcare team
- Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
- Educates patients and others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatment
- Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner
- Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
- ideal candidate has Acute Rehab and/or Med Surg background in hospital setting
- Post op rehab/ortho experience
- Client prefers that the Clinicians do not take more than 7 days off in a 13 week contract.
- at least 1 successful travel contract completed
- BLS
- Iowa
- Compact Allowed
Salary : $3,451
