Medical​/Surgical - MedSurg RN - Travel Nurse

Medical/Surgical
- Med Surg RN
- Travel Nurse

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

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

Requirements: BLS, 1 Year. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider