Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,906 per week

About the Role

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a 13-week assignment in Evansville, Indiana. This role involves delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care in medical-surgical and telemetry units, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring high standards of patient safety and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures and treatments to patients and families, addressing concerns and ensuring understanding
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments in adherence to nursing standards
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ conditions, documenting changes and reporting concerns to the care team
• Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures, assist physicians during treatments, and monitor patient responses
• Maintain a safe and comfortable environment for patients recovering from medical conditions or surgical procedures
• Document comprehensive patient information, including vital signs, medications, treatments, and care outcomes, in the medical record
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans
• Manage multiple patients efficiently, prioritizing care based on acuity and clinical needs
• Ensure infection control practices are strictly followed
• Advocate for patients’ needs and preferences, ensuring they are respected and integrated into the care plan
• Facilitate discharge planning, coordinating with patients, families, and external resources
• Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standards

Requirements

• One year of recent Med Surg RN experience
• Valid RN license in compliance with Indiana state regulations
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification

Qualifications

• NIHSS certification (preferred)
• ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification (preferred)
• Other certifications and licenses may be required

Skills

• Critical thinking and service excellence
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Physical abilities: stationary position, moving equipment (50-100 lbs), pushing, pulling, and bending
• Technical/motor skills: fine manipulation, assisting with procedures, and using department equipment
• Mental requirements: coping with frequent public contact, meeting deadlines, and maintaining concentration to detail
• Sensory requirements: visual acuity and effective communication

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first-day coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
• Life and short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
• 24/7 recruiter support
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs

Start your rewarding career as a Travel Med Surg RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!