Travel Medical Surgical RN - $2,661 per week

About the Role

Modern Healthcare Solutions is seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in a Medical Surgical setting. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ortho trauma and general surgery, providing high-quality care to patients with a variety of diagnoses.

Responsibilities

• Administer heparin drips and manage PCA.
• Provide colostomy care and feeding tube care and management.
• Oversee blood product administration and central/peripheral line care/management.
• Perform phlebotomy and PICC line management.
• Initiate IV starts with proficiency.
• Monitor and manage dysrhythmias and O2 protocols.
• Administer non-invasive airway management.
• Implement isolation precautions and PPE protocols.
• Care for patients with traumatic brain injuries, orthopedic trauma, and surgical drains.
• Manage chest tubes (Emerson/Pleuravac) and perform oral suctioning and tracheostomy management.
• Provide wound care as needed.
• Document all care and assessments accurately using Epic.

Requirements

• Active RN license required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in nursing within the last 5 years.
• First-time travelers are accepted; local candidates are welcome.
• Must be comfortable with patient ratios of 1:6-7.
• Experience with Epic documentation is essential.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification is preferred.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start in this specialty.
• Travelers will be expected to work every other weekend.
• Staff may be assigned to a Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team during catastrophic events.
• Floating to similar units and alternate care locations may be required.

Additional Details

• Shift: 12-hour overnight shifts. Candidates may accept contracts of 36 or 48 hours per week.
• Patient Demographics: Patients include individuals with severe injuries to bones, joints, and soft tissue, as well as traumatic brain injuries, spine injuries, pain management, and neurological trauma.
• Unit Orientation: A 12-hour unit orientation and 16-hour organizational education will be provided.
• Scrubs: Navy scrubs are required for this position.