Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lewiston, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Med/Surge Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Med/Surge Nurses include (but are not limited to): ? Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans ? Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse ? Educates patients on surgical procedures ? Records patients’ medical information and vital signs ? Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays ? Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology ? Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients ? Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs ? Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs ? Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient ? Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol ? Participates in discharge planning ? Utilizes time management skills ? Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms ? Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting. Facility Requirements: Must have ID RN or multi-state compact license, must be attached to resume Must have BLS certifications, these must be attached to the submission (Must be through the American Heart Association) Must have 2 years recent Med/Surg experience MUST USE TEMPLATE BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE. Any submittals without will be rejected!                           Email Title SUBJECT LINE: (SUBMISSION) - (CANDIDATE NAME) - (FACILITY NAME) - (SPECIALTY) - (POSITION ID) BODY of Submission: Years of Clinical Experience: Years of Travel Experience:   EMR Experience:    Certifications on file: Has your candidate ever worked at a Community Hospital facility either in a permanent or contract role? (Y/N) v If so, please list what facility, dates worked, and reporting manager. Have you attached the SSN & DOB, RTR, and Vendor Submittal Packet to the Candidate Record?: (Y/N) Does your candidate have requested time off in the 3 months? v If so, please list the dates. o  Please provide available interview times over the next 72 hours. Additional Information:

Planet Healthcare Job ID #6-902440. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• Weekly pay
• Referral bonus