Long Term Acute Care Registered Nurse

Long Term Acute Care Registered NurseMedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Long Term Acute Care registered nurse for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.RequirementsActive RN LicenseDegree from accredited nursing programBLS & ACLS CertificationsEighteen months of recent experience in an Long Term Acute Care settingExperience with Vents, Trachs, Drips, EG Tubes and able to read Tele-stripsOther requirements to be determined by our client facilityBenefitsWeekly pay and direct depositFull coverage of all credentialing feesPrivate housing or housing allowanceGroup Health insurance for you and your familyCompany-paid life and disability insuranceTravel reimbursement401(k) matchingUnlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000Duties ResponsibilitiesAs part of the LTAC unit, Long Term Acute Care Nurses (RN) are responsible for caring for patients who require extended medical care.Provide care for 5-6 patients.Adjust and perform in fast paced environmentKeep up with many admissions and dischargesBe able to monitor and administer medications (orally, subcutaneously, and through an IV)Educate patients and family on surgical processes and how to manage their illness/injuryMonitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and record and interpret electronic displaysInterpret and understand telemetry readings, notifying appropriate medical team members of any irregularitiesPerform the duties required of a registered nurse at all timesCare for patients with pulmonary HTN, respiratory failure, COPD, CHF, and A-FibUse computer equipment to monitor cardiac and other vital informationStart IV's, draw blood, see the patient from start to finishAbout AgencyMedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience®.