Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

Job Title

TNAA Total Med RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 (12‑hour, evening shifts)
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel
• Pay package: based on 12‑hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined

As a Med Surg RN, you will conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on patients' immediate conditions or needs. Med Surg 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.

• 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.
• Prepare equipment and aid physician during examination and treatment of patient.
• Educate patients on surgical procedures.
• Participate in discharge planning and initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician.

• Stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean, and stoop without difficulty.
• Lift up to 20 pounds easily; may be required to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Work in a fast‑paced environment treating patients that may be confused, agitated, or uncooperative.

• BLS certification, minimum 2 years recent acute care experience.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

• 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