Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Orthopedic - $2,676 per week in Pikeville, KY

TravelNurseSource

Pikeville, KY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$2,676–$2,676

SKILLS

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR Certification, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Electrocardiogram, Employee Orientation, Health Plan, Healthcare Management, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Intravenous Therapies, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Medication Administration, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Needs Assessment, Neurosurgery, Nursing, Orthopedics, Patient Care, Patient Confidentiality, People Management, Performance Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Team Lead/Manager, Testing, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan

LOCATION

Pikeville, KY

POSTED

1 day ago

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Ortho RN in Pikeville, Kentucky, 41501!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Surgical Nursing/Orthopedic Staff Duration: 8 weeks Shift: 7P-7A Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2 years required, 5 years preferred License: RN license required Certifications: CPR, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, EKG required Must-Have: Associate’s degree in nursing required, Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred Description: Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process, within established standards and practices. Assesses and reassesses young adult, adult, and elderly patients. Demonstrates basic competency in specialized procedures and equipment. Performs pre and post-operative care, including general, bariatric, orthopedic, trauma, neurosurgical, and genitourinary care. Manages pain effectively. Provides chest tube care and insertion. Administers PEG, G-tube, and J-tube care. Applies traction. Handles percutaneous, sump, Jackson Pratt, or Hemovac drainage care. Administers medications safely. Conducts NIH Stroke Scale assessments. Manages KODA access and central lines. Delivers specialized IV drips and titration. Provides IV therapy and performs IVADD waiver testing. Conducts transfusion therapy as necessary. Maintains accurate and continued nursing documentation. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Maintains patient confidentiality. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families. Functions as a patient advocate. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan. Interprets data about the patient’s status to provide appropriate age-specific care. Interacts professionally with patients and families. Involves patients and families in the formation of individualized care plans. Reviews, revises, and updates the plan of care daily. Formulates teaching plans based on identified learning needs. Evaluates the effectiveness of learning and includes families in teaching as appropriate. Supervises other healthcare staff involved in patient care. Allocates and monitors the work of others. Assists physicians with procedures as needed. Responds promptly to changes in workload to maintain productivity and efficiency. Participates in performance improvement activities to enhance patient outcomes. Functions as a preceptor to orient new employees. Engages in professional growth and development through educational programs and workshops. Maintains operation of patient care equipment and ensures adequate stock of supplies. Demonstrates flexibility and organization under stressful situations. Meets all departmental specific competencies. Performs housekeeping duties when needed. Assists with the transportation of patients when required. Adheres to dress code and medical center policies. Performs other related duties as assigned. Serves as a team leader and role model for other staff members.

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