Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical (RN-Med/Surg)

Job Title: Travel Nurse -Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical (RN-Med/Surg)

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver nursing care to patients with diverse diagnoses, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, post-operative care, pain management, fractures, and dementia.
• Monitor and assess patients through vital signs checks, ambulation assistance, and support with daily living activities.
• Titrate intravenous drips as needed, primarily using Cardizem, while refreshing knowledge of policies and procedures due to infrequent use.
• Collaborate with the Charge Nurse for floor support; Charge Nurse typically does not take an assignment but covers the ER as needed.
• Work alongside one patient care technician each shift to assist with non-invasive duties such as vital signs and patient rounding.
• Administer respiratory treatments and educate patients on their care; manage breathing treatments and chest physiotherapy as necessary.
• Unit wears navy blue scrubs. ACLS required. PALS preferred/optional for 1st contract, but must be attained by traveler if traveler extends for additional contracts.

Qualifications:

• Current RN licensure in California with required certifications;
• BLS certification is required;
• ACLS
• PALS Preferred
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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