Travel RN - Med Surg, Ortho

ExpediteRN

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
ExpediteRN is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing agency. We specialize in placing top nursing talent with healthcare facilities. Our mission is to build lasting relationships with our nurses by placing them in the most traveler friendly facilities that allows them to expand on their knowledge, all while meeting new people and exploring some interesting places.We seek the most experienced and qualified nurses out there.West Des Moines, IA need Travel RN - Med Surg / Ortho$3,451 weekly pay!13 Weeks | 48 Hours | NightsStart Date: 3/10/25Accurately assess patientsCollects current symptoms, as well as a detailed patient history and then consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans Performs triage, while considering both physical and psychosocial elementsManages basic life support needs and stabilizes patients until the attending physician is available, based upon nursing standards and protocolInitiates corrective action whenever information from monitoring equipment shows adverse symptomatologyRecords patients’ current vital signsWorks directly under physicians, assisting them during exams, diagnostic testing and treatmentsPrepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications.Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurseProvides IV therapyProvides basic, bedside careMaintains proper supplies and appropriate medical equipment to care for patientsWork effectively with the healthcare teamInitiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.Educates patients and others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs, diet/nutrition/exercise programs, self-administration of medication and rehabilitation, as well as provides referrals to other healthcare professionals for follow-up treatmentDisplays professionalism while completing multiple urgent tasks in a timely mannerRecords all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate formsSUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
  • 2+ years current MS experience in hospital setting - Required
  • Ortho/Rehab experience
  • Client prefers that the Clinicians do not take more than 7 days off in a 13 week contract.
  • at least 1 recent travel contract completed
PROFILE REQUIREMENTS: * Work history/resume
  • Home/taxable address (just need to be listed somewhere in profile, ex. resume, in the notes section of the submittal)
  • Skills checklist (must have been completed within 1 year of submission date)
  • License verification
  • Copy of BLS (AHA) or ARC
  • References - highly preferred (if not provided, will be required to complete during onboarding if candidate accepts an offer)
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • BLS (AHA)
STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Iowa
Compact AllowedWeekend Requirements:Every other or every 3rd including holiday rotationOn Call Requirements:No Call

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