Nursing - MED-SURG

MED-SURG

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a MED-SURG for a temporary assignment in Salmon, Idaho. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a MED-SURG:

Provide comprehensive care to obstetric patients, including laboring mothers, postpartum recovery, and newborns

Assist with labor and delivery including fetal monitoring, medication administration, and patient education

Monitor maternal and fetal well-being, recognizing and responding to complications

Educate patients and families on postpartum care, breastfeeding, and newborn health

Collaborate with physicians, midwives, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective care

Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for adult patients with medical and surgical conditions

Administer medications, IV therapy, and wound care as per physician orders

Monitor patient progress, document assessments, and adjust care plans accordingly

Assist with post-operative recovery, chronic illness management, and acute care interventions

Respond to emergencies and coordinate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes

Communicate effectively with a wide range of age groups, ethnic, educational, and socioeconomic backgrounds

Make nursing decisions within the scope of licensure and according to established policies and procedures

Attend 75% of nursing staff meetings and available in-service education pertaining to professional growth and development

Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, friends, and families

Promote patient independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients, friends, and family to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills

Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records

Maintain continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs

Delegate and oversee tasks assigned to nursing assistants, ESTs, and Unit Clerks

Float between Med/Surg unit as needed when Obstetrics unit census is low

Adhere to safety practices including universal precautions, infection control measures, and established fire/safety/disaster plans

Maintain confidentiality of all patient, employee, and operational data in compliance with HIPAA

Comply with all federal and state regulatory standards, hospital policies, and procedures

Orient and mentor new staff

Maintain good physical, emotional, and mental health

Work weekends, holidays, and shift rotations as needed

Maintain current RN licensure, BLS, NRP, AWHONN Intermediate Fetal Monitoring, and PALS certifications

Benefits for a MED-SURG:

• Weekly pay every Friday
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Pet Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan (matching)
• Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team
• Referral Bonus up to $1,500

Astrya Global Medical Staffing offers 10+ years of staffing experience, 100% domestic support, and is certified by both the Joint Commission and National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations. At Astrya, we are dedicated to helping healthcare professionals find the perfect job.