Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,959 per week

Job Description

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a Med Surg/Telemetry RN for a 13-week travel assignment in Northport, Alabama. The role involves assessing patient health conditions, monitoring cardiac telemetry data, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to manage diverse patient needs.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• NICHSS certification (preferred)
• ACLS (AHA / ARC) certification (preferred)

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

• 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 OFFERED
• 401(k) MATCHING
• AGGRESSIVE REFER-A-FRIEND BONUS PROGRAM
• 24/7 RECRUITER SUPPORT
• REIMBURSEMENT FOR LICENSES AND CEUS