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Medical Surgical Nurse (MS RN)

AMN HEALTHCARE

Job Details

MS RN's care for adult patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. Med Surg unit of a facility is where ill patients go to recover before being discharged. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most MS RN's work in the Med Surg unit of hospitals, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.

Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN.
  • RN's can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS occasionally required
**8 or 12 Hour Shifts. **Must pick up 1 shift every 60 days to stay active
CLN must be willing to go to all DSM 3 campuses (Lutheran, Methodist West, IMMC)
Submission Requirements
2+ years of current acute care Med Surg experience - [REQUIRED]
Must be willing to float to all DSM3 campuses (Lutheran, Methodist West, IMMC) - [REQUIRED]
Graduate of an accredited nursing program, BSN preferred - [REQUIRED]
Candidate must have 1+ year of travel experience - [REQUIRED]
Active Iowa RN licensure in good standing - [REQUIRED]
Valid driver's license if operating work vehicle - [REQUIRED]
Level 1 Trauma Experience - [HIGHLY PREFERRED]
Please list how many shifts per month your clinician is willing to pick up!

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS
Resume with all facilities, facility size, beds, trauma level, and units listed - [REQUIRED]
Skills Checklist must be specific to the discipline listed on the job (Med Surg) - [REQUIRED]
Active Iowa RN license verification - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
Active American Heart Association BLS - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
Drivers License - [REQUIRED] [DOCUMENT]
How many shifts per month your clinician is willing to pick up must be noted - [REQUIRED]
For Google Play, the latest version of Android supported is 12. For App Store, the latest version of iOS supported is 13. This is not unique to Trio Shifts, but they are the devices restricted by the store for any new or updated app.
Certification Requirements
BLS (AHA)
State License Requirements
Iowa

Benefits

In addition to per diem assignments that let you choose your location and schedule, AMN Healthcare offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Excellent Pay
  • Direct Deposit
  • Comprehensive Medical Benefits (for those determined to have worked full-time after a 12 month ACA eligibility period)
  • Supplemental Benefits: Dental, Vision, Medical Indemnity, Life Insurance with optional Critical Illness and Short Term Disability.
  • 401k
  • FREE Online CEU's to all Active Staff'



About Company

At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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