Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,949 per week in Santa Fe, NM

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Float Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Current RN license or current Compact state license Certifications: BLS Certification required ACLS Certification required TNCC Certification required PALS Certification required CPI/De-Escalation certification required NIH Certification required Must-Have: Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care Description: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner. This is consistent with the established standards of care. The Registered Nurse demonstrates performance aligned with the organization's mission, philosophy, and goals. He/she shows quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect. Responsibilities: Obtains and records initial assessments and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs. Reassesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention. Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for each patient within the timeframe established by Nursing Standards of Care. Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes. Modifies the plan of care based on evaluations. Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning. Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs. Evaluates the plan of care. Performs various Point of Care testing procedures. Staff Responsibilities: Utilizes effective communication strategies to achieve intended outcomes. Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities. Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based on patient and unit needs. Follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness. Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues. Participates in the orientation of new staff/students. Functions as a resource to visitors, physicians, and staff; greeting them promptly and courteously. Promotes a positive work environment through a professional and supportive attitude towards unit staff. Is receptive and responsive to new ideas. Participates in the unit's growth and development through various mechanisms to improve organizational performance. Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals. Customer Relations: Exhibits behaviors and actions that create a high level of patient/customer satisfaction. Demonstrates effective communication and human relations skills to promote harmony and teamwork. Maintains the organization's credibility, integrity, and positive image through behavior and actions. Supports the mission, goals, and operations of the organization and contributes to continuous service improvement. Other Responsibilities: Assists with special projects as assigned. Accurately interprets and communicates policies and procedures. Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work environment or schedule. Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of stress. Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. Complies and adheres to all policies. Maintains positive attendance and communicates in advance any absence from work. Adheres to all patient and environmental safety policies and procedures.