Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $3,640 per week

Prime Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Brockton, Massachusetts. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry Discipline: RN Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Duties: Job Summary: The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to assigned patients from newborn to geriatric populations according to the policies and procedures of the Department of Nursing and in compliance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, functions independently within established department policies and goals, refers problems to the nurse manager or appropriate supervisor, and directs and or assists with the activities of licensed practical nurses and ancillary nursing personnel. Job Responsibilities: -Nurses may also be held accountable for job-specific/unit-specific competencies if applicable. Details of these competencies will be provided by the Nurse Manager of that unit/dept. and/or Staff Educator. -Collects relevant patient health data appropriate to age and specialty area during assessment. -Analyzes assessment data to determine nursing diagnoses. -Identifies individualized and expected patient outcomes. -Develops and implements a plan of care prescribing nursing interventions to attain expected outcomes. -Evaluates and documents patient progress toward expected outcomes in the medical record. -Provides nursing care to assigned patients. -Administers prescribed medications and intravenous solutions safely. -Reports significant changes in patient condition to physicians. -Counsels, educates, and involves patients and families according to the plan of care. -Assists patients and families in coping with stress related to illness and provides support to dying patients. -Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. -Reflects knowledge of current professional nursing standards, laws, and healthcare regulations in daily practice. -Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competency in patient care. -Interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and healthcare providers. -Makes ethical decisions and actions on behalf of patients. -Collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare teams to provide humane and healing care. -Uses clinical inquiry and research in nursing practice. -Considers safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care. -Adheres to nursing and hospital policies, procedures, and regulations. -Performs responsibilities independently or with minimal supervision. -Participates in continuing education to maintain nursing standards as required by Massachusetts regulations. -Demonstrates respect for patient dignity, cultural diversity, and professional communication standards. -Utilizes LEAN strategies for process improvement and systematic problem solving. -Performs other duties as required or assigned, including assuming additional responsibilities in the absence of the nurse manager. null Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -Ability to understand patient needs and provide accurate information while resolving problems using logical thinking and follow through. -Ability to function calmly and logically under tense and difficult situations. -Ability to work with frequent interruptions and respond appropriately to unexpected situations. -Ability to provide constructive feedback and initiate corrective actions. -Ability to manage difficult patients effectively. -Ability to handle unique situations with limited standardization. -Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, and schedule-based instructions. -Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in communication and actions with patients, physicians, associates, and external agencies. -Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment. -May be a beginning practitioner. Preferred Skills & Experience: -Experience with Meditech software systems. null Education: Required Education: One of the following: -Nursing Diploma. -Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN or ASN). -Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. -Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification. -ACLS Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A null Requirements MA RN license required BLS – American Heart Association required ACLS preferred ADN, ASN, BSN, or Nursing Diploma accepted Meditech experience preferred Must be able to care for patients from newborn through geriatric Med/Tele nursing experience and ability to work independently About Prime Staffing At Prime Staffing, we understand the importance of finding the perfect fit for both our clients and candidates. Prime Staffing utilizes a unique matchmaking approach, providing the most qualified contingent staffing to our clients, and the most competitive contracts to our workforce. Our experienced team takes the time to get to know both our clients and candidates, their needs, and preferences, to ensure that each placement is a success. We offer a wide range of staffing services including temporary, temp-to-perm, and direct hire placements. Our extensive network of qualified candidates includes nurses, allied healthcare professionals, corporate support professionals and executives.