Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,886 per week

Job Description & Requirements

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a Med Surg/Telemetry RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Chesapeake, Virginia. The position offers 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, and a 13-week duration.

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

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• NIHSS certification
• ACLS (AHA / ARC) certification

Essential Work Functions

• 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

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

About Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing

• Improves the lives of everyone we touch
• Connects healthcare travelers to opportunities in the locations they've always dreamed of living
• Recruiters act as your co-pilots to support you in your next step
• Competitive compensation packages and opportunities to learn new skills
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• Win awards for ethical business practices, lasting community impact, and commitment to being an incredible place to work