Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Pocatello, ID

Shift: 3x12 hour Nights

Years of Experience: 2 year(s) preferred

Travel experience preferred

Charting: Epic

Certifications: BLS

Ratios: 1:6

Patient Diagnoses: Sepsis, CIWA, Confusion, AMS, COPD, Post op cares, AKI, Trauma, Respiratory failure, Bowel obstruction, Pyelonephritis, Cardiac conditions, Diabetes, GI conditions, Isolation, SI with medical indications

50-mile radius rule, no local candidates

Essential Job Functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge and appropriate use of the Nursing Process for patients in the following age groups: Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
• Documents thoroughly as care is delivered, following regulatory and hospital requirements.
• Assumes responsibility for clinical competencies and professional development of self and others.
• Practices in a clinical environment through application of theoretical knowledge and practical skills
• Ability to work varied shifts and/or days including weekends and holidays

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to utilize good judgment, demonstrate patience, utilize best practices for patient care as expected by department leaders and maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to work in a busy, stressful and work environment where practice changes to meet new patient safety requirements, goals or objectives.
• Computer skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Electronic medical records software.
• Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage workload expectations.
• Interpersonal verbal communication and advanced math skills.
• Creativity, problem analysis, team work and decision making.