RN - Med Surg

Travel Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN)We are seeking an experienced Med-Surg Registered Nurse for a travel assignment in Portsmouth, NH. The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in a medical-surgical unit, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and effective communication.Unit InformationNumber of Beds: 36Patient Ratios: 1:6, occasional 1:7 during surge periodsUnit Staffing: Unit Secretary (day shift only) and Licensed Nursing Assistants (LNAs) for both shiftsType of Equipment: TelemetryDocumentation System: Meditech ExpanseScheduling Requirements: Three 12-hour shifts per week, every other weekend, and rotating holidaysFloating Policy: Float to the same level of carePatient Experience Requirements: Bedside Shift Report, Hourly Safety Rounding, Personal ConnectionsQualificationsExperience: Minimum of 2 years in a hospital setting requiredActive License: Must have an active nursing license at the time of submissionCertifications: BLS and IV certification requiredAdvanced Skills: IV certified and proficient in various medical-surgical proceduresResponsibilitiesThe Travel Med-Surg RN will be responsible for the following:Providing comprehensive nursing care to patients across the unitAdministering medications and treatments as prescribedPerforming various medical procedures, including:Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)Wound careDrain management (chest tubes, Jackson-Pratt drains, etc.)Foley catheter insertionCentral line dressing changesTelemetry monitoringElectrocardiograms (EKGs) as neededCollaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient careEngaging in continuous education and professional developmentAdditional InformationSelf-scheduling options available, though leadership may communicate the need to balance schedulesThe unit promotes a positive working environment with a commitment to patient-centered careOpportunities for professional growth and recognition of achievements within the department