Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,830 per week

TNAA TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Med Surg Discipline: RN Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel We're looking for Medical Surgical RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Las Cruces, NM. The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements. As a MedSurg RN, you will conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on patients' immediate conditions or needs. MedSurg RNs perform ongoing assessments and appropriate treatments as ordered by a physician. Documenting patient findings and providing education and support to patients' families is essential to this travel nurse position. Responsibilities Provide bedside care for a variety of patients, including pre- and post‑op patients. Prepare, administer and record prescribed medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment. Change dressings, insert catheters and start IVs. Prepare equipment and aid physician during examination and treatment of patient. Educate patients on surgical procedures. Participate in discharge planning and initiate patient education plan as prescribed by physician. Medical Surgical Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds and may need to lift patients up to 50 pounds at times. RNs will work in a fast‑paced environment treating patients that may be confused, agitated, and/or uncooperative. Requirements: BLS, 1.5 years of recent acute care experience. Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment. TotalMed Travel Job ID #1376862. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined. Benefits Weekly pay Guaranteed hours Continuing education 401k retirement plan Sick pay Wellness and fitness programs Referral bonus Employee assistance programs Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Benefits start day 1 #J-18808-Ljbffr