Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Saint Joseph, MO

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Saint Joseph, MO
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Saint Joseph, Missouri, 64501!

Job ID: 902858

Job Title


Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical / Acute Rehab

Location


Saint Joseph, MO | Acute Rehab

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights | 3×12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on an Acute Rehab Unit for patients requiring extended physical therapy, occupational therapy, and/or speech therapy following discharge from the acute medical setting
• Manage a patient ratio of 1:5 on days and 1:5-6 on nights, caring for post-surgical, post-stroke, CHF, and other patients requiring prolonged rehabilitation
• Perform IV insertions and lab draws independently during assigned shifts
• Collaborate with physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and care management teams to coordinate discharge planning from the time of admission
• Must pass a Basic EKG/telemetry test prior to start (minimum score of 80%; two attempts allowed)
• May be floated to any like unit within the hospital as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN State License and/or Compact State Licensure required (pending license considered at submission; must be active and in hand prior to start date)
• BLS (BCLS) certification required
• ACLS certification required
• BSN required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required; first-time travelers considered with 2 or more years of experience
• Candidate's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; local candidates are accepted at a reduced rate

Preferred Experience / Skills

• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience with med-surg patient populations including stroke/TIA, post-surgical, orthopedic, and general medical patients
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-based environment with diverse patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work within a large regional health system that serves as the only tertiary hospital between Kansas City and Omaha, offering a Level II Trauma Center and Level II Stroke Center designation - providing exposure to a high-acuity, diverse patient population
• The unit is currently expanding, creating strong potential for contract extensions; conversion to a permanent position may be available for the right candidate

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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