Med-Surg/Tele RN

Travel Registered Nurse Med Surg/Tele

Location: Manchester, CT 06040

Duration: 3+ Months

Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals. Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients. Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications. Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs. Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements. Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner. Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team. Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care. Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records. Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.

Experience required:

2 years, Tele highly preferred this unit is straight Med/surg, but there is the potential to float to other Med/surg units that house Tele patients. Starting IV's, Meditech preferred 2 Professional References Required Locals are not accepted Minimum Qualifications: Required + Booster - Medical/Religious Exemptions only RN license BLS