Travel/Contract Med/Surg Charge RN - Up to $2,160/week!

Traveling Medical-Surgical Charge RN

Traveling Medical-Surgical Charge RN for a 13-week contract in Ozark, Alabama. Responsible for leading nursing care, coordinating patient flow, and ensuring high-quality outcomes while receiving competitive weekly compensation up to $2,160. Ideal for experienced RN with Med/Surg and charge nurse experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide safe, compassionate, high-quality care to adult medical-surgical patients.
• Serve as Charge RN, coordinating patient care and supporting daily unit operations.
• Supervise, collaborate, and lead nursing staff to promote efficient patient care delivery.
• Assess patients, develop individualized care plans, and evaluate responses to treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders and facility policies.
• Monitor patient conditions and recognize changes requiring prompt intervention.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, ancillary staff, patients, and families.
• Delegate nursing responsibilities while maintaining accountability for patient outcomes.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, discharges, and care coordination.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation per facility requirements.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and quality assurance standards.
• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and prioritize care in a fast-paced Med/Surg environment.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Alabama.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) may be required based on facility and patient population.
• Current and complete immunization, health screening, and compliance documentation as required by the client facility.
• Previous Med/Surg nursing experience required.
• Strong medical-surgical clinical skills required.
• Strong assessment, communication, organization, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Previous Charge RN or nursing leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating care and delegating assignments in an inpatient setting preferred.