Travel Med Surg Tele RN - $1,589 per week
About the role
We're looking for Medical Surgical RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Jefferson City, TN. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. As a MedSurg RN, you will conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on patients' immediate conditions or needs. MedSurg RNs perform ongoing assessments and appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician. Documenting patient findings and providing education and support to patients' families is essential to this travel nurse position.
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.
Requirements
- BLS certification
- ACLS certification
- 2 years recent acute care experience
- Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
- Ability to easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with patients who 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 is based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Schedule
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment type: Travel
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. TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN