Title: RN-Med Surge
Location: Hanford, CA
Shift: 12*3 (Night)
Duration: 13 Weeks
Description:
- We are seeking a highly capable medical-surgical nurse to join our team.
- In this role, you will be providing bedside care for pre-and post-surgery patients, monitoring vital signs, and administering prescribed medications.
- To ensure success, medical-surgical nurses should possess extensive knowledge of various health conditions and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- An outstanding medical-surgical nurse will be someone whose expertise translates into exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities:
- Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
- Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
- Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
- Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
- Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
- Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
- Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
- Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
- Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.
- Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.
Requirements:
- State-approved nursing licensure.
- 2 Years of Experience in Med-Surge Unite.
- BLS and ACLS Required (AHA)
- Extensive experience in monitoring a broad range of medical conditions.
- In-depth knowledge of best practices in medical-surgical nursing.
- Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $55.00 - $60.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Medical specialties:
Physical setting:
- Acute care
- High acuity unit
- Hospital
- Inpatient
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Hanford, CA 93230 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hanford, CA 93230: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person