Travel Registered Nurse - Med Surg
Trinity Health FirstChoice5 months ago
Minneapolis, MN, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
Are you an experienced and adaptable Registered Nurse seeking an exciting travel opportunity? We are currently hiring Travel Registered Nurses - Med Surg to provide high-quality patient care in medical-surgical units. In this role, you’ll deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with diverse medical and post-surgical needs while working in dynamic healthcare settings across the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment and Monitoring: Conduct thorough patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.
- Medication Administration: Administer medications, treatments, and intravenous therapies as prescribed while ensuring patient safety and adherence to hospital protocols.
- Wound and Postoperative Care: Provide post-surgical care, wound dressing, and pain management for patients recovering from medical and surgical procedures.
- Collaboration: Work closely with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Patient Education: Educate patients and families about discharge instructions, disease management, medications, and recovery processes.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely records of patient assessments, treatments, and progress in electronic medical systems.
- Emergency Response: Act promptly in emergencies by utilizing strong critical thinking and clinical judgment to ensure patient safety.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license / Valid state licensure
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical-surgical or acute care setting
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Strong knowledge of general nursing procedures and medical-surgical protocols
- Excellent communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
- Willingness to travel and work flexible schedules
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to adapt quickly to new healthcare facilities and teams
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay and travel stipends
- Housing assistance or allowances
- Paid time off and completion bonuses
- Continuing education opportunities and career development
- 24/7 support from our travel nursing team
Required Skills
Vital Signs Monitoring
Clinical Judgment
Patient Education
Patient Assessment
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Emergency Response
Wound and Postoperative Care
Medication Administration