Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg

TNAA Total Med RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Sylva, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:
Med Surg

Discipline:
Med Surg

Duration: 13 weeks

Hours per week: 36

Shift: 12 hours, days

Employment Type:

Travel

We are looking for Medical Surgical RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Sylva, NC. 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.

• 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 assist 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.

• BLS certification, 1.5 years of experience required.
• 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