Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,011 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Racine, Wisconsin. The position is for a Medical Surgical RN with a duration of 13 weeks, 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts. Employment type is travel. TotalMed RN is a Top Ten travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency that staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians in all 50 states, focusing on placing highly‑skilled staff to ensure adequate patient experience. They are looking for Medical Surgical RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Racine, WI.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty.
• Easily lift 20 pounds; moving or lifting 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.

Requirements

• 1‑2 years recent acute care experience.
• BLS certification.
• NIH certification.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

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

13‑week assignment, 36 hours per week, 12‑hour night shifts.