Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse - $1,729 per week

About the role

TotalMed is seeking a Medical Surgical RN for an immediate travel nursing opening in Dickson, Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre- and post-op patients.
• Conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on patients' immediate conditions or needs.
• Perform ongoing assessments and appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
• Prepare equipment and aid physician during examination and treatment of patient.
• Educate patients on surgical procedures.
• Document patient findings and provide education and support to patients' families.
• Participate in discharge planning and initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician.

Requirements

• 1-2 years recent acute care experience.
• BLS certification.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Physical demands

• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Able to easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds at times.
• Work in a fast-paced environment treating patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

Schedule

• 36 hours per week.
• 12-hour night shifts.
• Duration: 13 weeks.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Guaranteed hours.
• Continuing education.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Sick pay.
• Wellness and fitness programs.
• Referral bonus.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Medical benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Benefits start day 1.