RN Med/Surg

Job Description

We are seeking a highly capable medical-surgical nurse to join our team. In this role, you will be providing bedside care for pre-and post-surgery patients, monitoring vital signs, and administering prescribed medications.

To ensure success, medical-surgical nurses should possess extensive knowledge of various health conditions and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. An outstanding medical-surgical nurse will be someone whose expertise translates into exceptional patient care.

Medical-Surgical Nurse Responsibilities:

• 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' vitals 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.

Medical-Surgical Nurse Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Certified MS-RN preferred.
• State-approved nursing licensure.
• At least two years' experience as a medical-surgical nurse in a similar facility.
• Competency in electronic patient management systems such as e-MDs Chart and Mediexcel.
• Extensive experience in monitoring a broad range of medical conditions.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in medical-surgical nursing.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.
• Availability to work shifts that rotate between days, nights, weekends, and public holidays.

COVID VACCINATION IS REQUIRED FOR THIS NEED. PLEASE DO NOT UPLOAD YOUR TRAVELER IF THEY CHOOSE NOT TO BE VACCINATED. UPLOAD VACCINATION CARD/STATUS WITH PROFILE.

• Coordinates total nursing care for patients
• Participates in patient and family teaching
• Provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting

EMR: Cerner
Nurse to patient ratio: 1 to 4/5
Average daily patient census: 22

LOCAL TRAVELERS (within 50 miles of facility) WILL BE CONSIDERED AT A 10% REDUCTION OF POSTED RATE. This is non-negotiable. to avoid delays in processing, please include perm address with profile. Thank you!

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

• 2 years recent Med Surg/Acute experience - Required
• may float between Acute Rehab and Med Surg

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• ACLS (AHA)
• BLS (AHA)

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Vermont

Compact Allowed

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Salary: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Acute care

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• On call
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Windsor, VT 05089: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Med Surg/Acute: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)
• ACLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $65 - $70