Basic Life Support (BLS), Epic Systems, Identify Issues, Medical Record System, Medication Administration, Medications, Needs Assessment, Neurosurgery, Nursing, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient History, Psychology, Registered Nurse (RN), Side Effects, Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures
Job Title
Travel RN – Medical / Surgical (Days)
LocationAlexandria, Louisiana
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | Full-Time | Onsite | 13-Week Assignment | Days: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Weekends may be required based on scheduling need
Key Responsibilities- Provides routine and complex nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients
- Administers medications and treatments per appropriate protocol; monitors for side effects and effectiveness of prescribed treatment
- Addresses psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families in accordance with level of practice
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care given accurately and thoroughly
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and/or caregivers; identifies issues and available resources
- Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as needed to manage the clinical situation
Required Qualifications- Active RN license in the state of employment or valid compact license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in a Medical/Surgical nursing specialty
- Ability to practice independently in a medical/surgical or similar clinical setting
Preferred Experience / Skills- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Experience with post-surgical patient populations including orthopedics, general surgery, and neurology
- Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records system
Why Join Us- Opportunity to work with a diverse post-surgical patient population in a dynamic inpatient setting
- Temp-to-permanent conversion is a possibility for the right candidate
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing