Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Job Title: MED-SURG Location: Gardner, Massachusetts Schedule: 2:00PM - 10:30PM x 5 Term: 13-week assignment with the potential for extension Pay Rate : $52 - $56/hr Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a MED-SURG for a temporary assignment in Gardner, Massachusetts. These positions are 13-week contracts with the ability to extend. Responsibilities for a MED-SURG: Assess (and reassess), plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions, plans of care, and patient goals Provide patient care based on standards of care, standards of practice, protocols, and established policies and procedures Respect each patient as an individual and provide care that fosters the patient's sense of dignity and positive self-regard Provide patient/family teaching based on identified learning needs, readiness to learn, and barriers to learning Collaboratively plan and prepare patient/family for discharge incorporating support systems and resources as necessary Appropriately delegate and supervise nursing interventions performed by others Appropriately prioritize patient care, including seeking assistance as needed, reassigning personnel as necessary, and recognizing the need for emergency intervention Provide thorough, timely, and accurate documentation of all pertinent data, therapeutic interventions, and patient responses according to established standards Provide timely and thorough report on assigned patients to other health care team members to ensure integration of services and continuity of patient care Promote learning for colleagues and self, including functioning as preceptor, instructor, or trainer and attending professional development programs Proactively identify risks to patient safety and opportunities to reduce medical/health care errors, including appropriate reporting of errors and incidents Identify ethical issues in care and develop a plan to address them Safely administer medications and intravenous therapy in accordance with physician orders, protocols, policies, and procedures Assess patient pain level upon admission and as necessary utilizing the numerical pain scale Reassess effectiveness of pain control, notify physicians as needed, and document assessment and patient responses to medication Obtain supporting information and complete required documentation related to medication reconciliation for use by the attending provider Interpret and document patient cardiac rate, rhythm, and configuration (PR ST segment) and initiate appropriate treatment plans based on provider orders Provide ongoing assessment and teaching to the surgical patient and family utilizing current standards and protocols Recognize normal and deviant progress patterns and report problems or concerns to the physician in a timely manner Utilize pain management devices and other techniques to ensure proper pain relief Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment related to the surgical patient, including traction/orthopedic equipment/devices, feeding pumps, chest tubes, and drains Maintain current MA RN license Maintain ACLS certification upon hire or hold an active BLS card and obtain AHA ACLS within 60 days of hire Demonstrate mature professional behaviors including tact, empathy, and diplomacy Promote a positive working environment 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr