Medical Surgical Travel Nurse

• Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort
• Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families
• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury)
• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene)

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a med/surg acute registered nurse
• ADN or Nursing Diploma
• Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse from the state(s) in which he or she will be practicing and/or compact state license
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) - Provided by American Heart Association (AHA)
• Other credentials may be required based on specialty and area(s) of assignment as specified by the requesting facility, state license and other regulatory requirements for local, state and federal agencies
• Certification in specialty preferred
• certifications and competencies to support care area and patient population served

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• health/dental/vision
• FSA
• matching retirement plans
• paid vacation
• tuition assistance
• adoption assistance
• Eligible for special pay in addition to base pay (shift differential, overtime, extra shift, etc.)
• Full-Time positions
• Days, nights, and weekend shifts are available
• 13-week assignments (may be extended based on business need)