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Travel RN Med Surg - $1,530 per week

TotalMed, Odessa, TX, United States


Job Description & Requirements
TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Odessa, Texas.

Specialty:

Med Surg

Discipline:

RN

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

Travel

We're looking for Medical Surgical RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Odessa, TX. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

Responsibilities
As a MedSurg RN, you will conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on patients’ immediate conditions or needs. MedSurg RNs perform ongoing assessments and appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician. Documenting patient findings and providing education and support to patients’ families is essential to this travel nurse position.

Tasks

Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre- and post-op patients.

Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.

Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.

Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.

Educates patients on surgical procedures.

Participates in discharge planning and initiates patient education plan as prescribed by physician.

Physical Requirements
Medical Surgical Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs will work in a fast-paced environment treating patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

Qualifications
Requirements: ACLS, BLS, 2 Years.

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

Job Details
TotalMed Travel Job ID #1380357. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Medical/Surgical - MedSurg RN - Travel Nurse

Benefits

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

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