Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric Med/Surg - $2,743 per week in New York City, NY

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Pediatrics Duration: 14 weeks Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Hours per Shift: 12.5 hours Experience: Minimum of two years of Med/Surg Pediatrics experience in a large acute care hospital setting, with recent experience within the past year License: Registered Nurse License Certifications: AHA BLS Must-Have: - MED/SURG PEDIATRICS - WOUND CARE - INFECTION CONTROL - PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT - MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION Description: Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals. Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients. Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications. Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs. Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements. Monitoring patients' vital signs and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner. Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team. Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care. Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records. Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.