ExpediteRN is a nurseowned and operated healthcare staffing agency. We specialize in placing top nursing talent with healthcare facilities. Our mission is to build lasting relationships with our nurses by placing them in the most traveler friendly facilities that allows them to expand on their knowledge all while meeting new people and exploring some interesting places.We seek the most experienced and qualified nurses out there.
Cedar Rapids IA need Travel RN Med Surg / Surgical
$2463 weekly pay!
13 Weeks 36 Hours Nights
Start Date: 12/02/24
- Accurately assess patients
- Collects current symptoms as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess plan implement and evaluate patient care plans Performs triage while considering both physical and psychosocial elements
- Manages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available based upon nursing standards and protocol
- Initiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatology
- Records patients current vital signs
- Works directly under physicians assisting them during exams diagnostic testing and treatments
- Prepares and administers (orally subcutaneously through an IV) and records prescribed medications.
- Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse
- Provides IV therapy
- Provides basic bedside care
- Maintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patients
- Work effectively with the healthcare team
- Initiates patient education plan as prescribed by physician.
- Educates patients and others how to manage their illness/injury by explaining: posttreatment home care needs diet/nutrition/exercise programs selfadministration of medication and rehabilitation as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for followup treatment
- Displays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely manner
- Records all care information concisely accurately and completely in a timely manner in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
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- Negative attitude/behaviors not tolerated contract will be terminated.
- Will work certain holidays if still here
- Must be comfortable taking care of codes/traumas/cardiac and critical patients including pediatrics.
Submission Requirements
- Unit is lesser acuity than PCU but may be greater than Med Surg acuity
- Post Op surgical experience required
- EPIC emr experience required
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
Weekend Requirements:
- Every other weekend including holiday rotation if scheduled
On Call Requirements: