The Travel Nurse RN specializing in Medical-Surgical nursing provides direct patient care, plans and evaluates care plans, and collaborates with healthcare team members in a 13-week travel assignment. Responsibilities include performing assessments, documenting patient data, adhering to safety and regulatory standards, and participating in emergency response and discharge planning. This role requires a BSN or nursing degree, BLS certification, and at least one year of Med Surg experience, delivering high-quality nursing care in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Talent4Health is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Mequon, Wisconsin.
Job Summary: -Plans, organizes, coordinates and provides direct nursing care for an identified group of patients according to specific standards. -Demonstrates ability to correctly perform head to toe physical assessment. -Completes admission data base per policy. -Performs and documents routine assessments per policy. -Initiates, reviews, and updates plan of care. -Collaborates with other health team members in the care of the patient and/or family. -Participates in discharge/transfer planning. -Documents accurately, timely, and completely – avoids unacceptable abbreviations and uses proper format when taking verbal orders and when signing off. -Understands and utilizes hospital and unit specific policies including the Wisconsin Nurse practice Act in delivering safe patient care orders. -Aware of and adheres to patient safety standards. -Is aware of JCAHO standards and utilizes them in the delivery of safe patient care. -Response to and participates in unpredictable (emergency) situations quickly, calmly, and safely. -Evaluates effectiveness of plan of care. -Communicates unmet needs or undesired effects of treatment to physician. -Involved in HFM committees. -Belongs to professional organizations. -Continuing education beyond the mandatory. -Functions as preceptor and/or charge nurse when appropriate. -Participates in network/community programs Critical Care Unit.
Required Skills & Experience : -Excellent customer service, critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills. -Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of a minimum of two years education at an accredited School of Nursing in order to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Preferred Skills & Experience: -One year experience in Medical Surgical nursing.
Required Education: -BSN or nursing degree.
Required Certifications & Licensure: -American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS
Every other weekend, 12 hour shifts, 1915-0715. 13 week contracts.
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Travel Nurse, Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Patient Care, Nursing Assessment, Care Coordination, BLS Certification, Healthcare Staffing, Hospital Nursing, Critical Thinking