Travel RN - MedSurg

Travel RN MedSurg

Paducah, Kentucky

Start Date ASAP Estimated Weekly Total $1,868

Overview

Shift Nights Weekly Hours 36 Schedule 12

Facility

Location 1530 Lone Oak Rd, Paducah, KY 42003 Facility Type Short Term Acute Care Hospital EMR Epic Beds 359 OR Beds 2 ER Visits 23499

Estimated Pay

Weekly Total* $1,868 36 Hours x $18.55/hr $667 Overtime $65.13/hr Call Back $65.13/hr Holiday $65.13/hr Weekly M&I Per Diem $450 Weekly Housing Per Diem $749

TotalMed Offers

• Sick Leave Accrual in All 50 States
• Mental Health Support
• Health Benefits Available on Day One
• 401(k) Available
• Expert Support on All Aspects of Your Assignment
• Continuing Education

Your Way Is Paid

• Drug Screens
• Credentials
• Licensure
• Health/Medical Compliance Items
• Travel reimbursement available up to $1000

Description

We're looking for Medical Surgical RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Paducah, KY. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements. As a MedSurg RN, you will conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on patients' immediate conditions or needs. MedSurg RNs perform ongoing assessments and appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician. Documenting patient findings and providing education and support to patients' families is essential to this travel nurse position. As a Medical Surgical Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre- and post-op patients.
• Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.
• Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs.
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient.
• Educates patients on surgical procedures.
• Participates in discharge planning and initiates patient education plan as prescribed by physician.

Medical Surgical Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. RNs will work in a fast-paced environment treating patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative. Requirements*: BLS, ACLS, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.