Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,983 per week in Saint Louis, MO

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Med Surg Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 year License: Current RN License Certifications: BLS from AHA Must-Have: 1 year Med Surg experience, inpatient only Description: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for the provision of patient care. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities consistent with mission, values, and service standards. Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with established guidelines of nursing practice. Meets unit-specific physical demands, including significant bending and stooping and lifting patients with assistance. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequency according to patient care requirements. Exposed to a high risk of blood and body fluids. Physical demands include pushing, pulling, and gripping up to 50 lbs., pinching up to 15 lbs., kneeling, crouching, and crawling minimally. Provides patient care for patients post-trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities. Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care. Maintains a professional demeanor and commitment to quality and safety in care delivery.