Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,984 per week in Salem, VA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Med Surg Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 07:00-19:00 Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: Minimum 2 years License: Current RN license Certifications: BLS Must-Have: Candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role. - BLS certification Description: This position is for a Med Surg unit. The unit has 36 beds and a staff of 55 employees. The staffing consists of a clinical coordinator, several RNs, techs, and a unit secretary. The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:6. Typical equipment includes Baxter IV pumps, Medfusion pumps, and SCDs. The electronic medical record system used is Meditech. Candidates should be familiar with post-operative patients. Competence in dressing changes, wound care, and drain management is required. The ideal candidate will be a team player with a positive attitude. Strong patient advocacy is essential for this role. Candidates must be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Dress code includes navy blue scrubs and a white top; hoodies, pull-overs, and t-shirts are not allowed. The unit has received top patient experience scores measured through patient satisfaction surveys.