Travel Med Surg RN - $1,981 per week
About the role
Travel nursing position for a Medical Surgical RN in Norfolk, Nebraska. Start date: 01/04/2027. Duration: 13 weeks. 36 hours per week, 12-hour day shifts. Employment type: Travel.
Job ID: 1526229
Responsibilities
- Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre- and post-op patients.
- 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.
- Participate in discharge planning and initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician.
- 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.
- Document patient findings and provide education and support to patients' families.
Requirements
- 1–2 years recent acute care experience
- BLS certification
- CPI certification
- Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
Physical Requirements
- Able to stand and walk for long periods of time
- Able to bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
- Able to easily lift 20 pounds
- Moving or lifting of 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
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
Pay
Pay package based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About the Company
TotalMed is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.