Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,010 per week
Fusion Medical Staffing · Utica, NY · 2 wk ago
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About the role
Fusion Medical Staffing is recruiting a Med Surg RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Utica, New York.
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, including physicians, physical therapists, and social workers, 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, including hand hygiene and PPE use
- 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 to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home
- Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
- 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 state regulations
- Current BLS (AHA/ARC) Certification
Qualifications
- NIHSS certification
- ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification
Skills
- Critical thinking
- Service excellence
- Good interpersonal communication skills
Benefits
- Hightly 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 offered
- 401(k) matching
- Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
- 24/7 recruiter support
- Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
Why Choose Fusion?
- Day one insurance
- $0 copay for mental health services
- Scholarships and awards
- Exclusive discounts
- Personal recruiter support
- Trainer and traveler experience teams support
Other Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Pay
The pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.