Travel Nurse RN - Float Med Surg - $2,005 per week at Parkview Regional Medical Center summary:

The Travel Nurse RN provides essential care in general medical and surgical units, managing a diverse patient population with various chronic and acute conditions. Key responsibilities include assessments, care planning, and inter-professional communication, with a focus on delivering high-quality nursing care. This role requires at least one year of Med Surg hospital experience and proficiency in various medical procedures.

Certification Details
• BLS
• IN State or compact RN license

Job Details
• General Medical and surgical units – We see a diverse population of patients with varying diagnoses including chronic illnesses such as COPD, Diabetes, CHF, end stage renal disease.
• We manage GI issues such as pancreatitis, bleeding, gastroparesis, inflammatory bowel diseases.
• We also manage infections such as pneumonia, cellulitis, sepsis, UTI, c-diff, etc.
• We may also care for patients with neurological issues such as stroke, dementia, traumatic brain injuries.
• We also have patients with mental health disorders including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, etc.
• Our patients will undergo procedures such as colonoscopies, thora and paracentesis, bronchoscopy, and minor surgeries (lap chole, incision and drainage, biopsies, amputation).
• General job duties include assessments, care planning, inter-professional communication, utilization of the EHR, IV pumps, wound vacs, heat/cooling pads, feeding pumps, feeding tubes, chest tubes, management of heparin and insulin drips, IV therapy management.

Job Requirements
• Minimum one year Med Surg hospital experience required.
• Two years is preferred.
• BLS, IN State or compact RN license required.

Schedule Information
• 12-hour shifts, 3 weekend shifts in 4 weeks.
• Patient ratios are 1:5.

Unit Specific Information
• Supplemental staff to go through Jump Start orientation, including 1 day of general hospital orientation and approximately 5 days of nursing orientation.

Additional Details
• Minimum 1 year MedSurg hospital experience required. 2 years is preferred.
• IN license (or compact as of 7/1/20) required.
• BLS through AHA required.
• Does your candidate require time off during assignment? If yes, please list in comments.
• Is this candidate a 1099?

Keywords:

Travel Nurse, Registered Nurse, Med Surg, Healthcare, Patient Care, Nursing, BLS Certified, Chronic Illness Management, Mental Health Nursing, IV Therapy