Travel RN - MedSurg

We're looking for Medical Surgical RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Atlanta, GA. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience.

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.

As a Medical Surgical Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following 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.
• Prepare equipment and aide 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.

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. They should be able to lift 20 pounds easily; lifting of patients may require lifting up to 50 pounds  will work in a fast‑paced environment treating patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative.

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