Job Description
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN)
Explore the charming town of Olney as a dedicated Medical Surgical Registered Nurse! Immerse yourself in a community rich with local parks, art galleries, and delicious dining options. This travel nurse position allows you to expand your skills while providing essential patient care. Picture yourself thriving in a supportive healthcare environment, building valuable connections with colleagues, and enjoying the unique culture of Olney. Embrace this opportunity for personal and professional growth!
JOB DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical - Travel - (MS RN)
StartDate: 8/18/2025 Available Shifts: 12 D Pay Rate: $1863.52 - $2053.67
Job Summary: -Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. -Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. -Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. -Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. -Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. -Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. -Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. -Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. -Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. -Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. -Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. -The RN performs or assists with the following therapies utilizing proper techniques: IV Access (Peripheral), IV Access (Central Line, PICC, and/or Infusaport), IM; SQ Injections. -(Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatrics). -The RN is skilled and knowledgeable in setting up and assisting with unit procedures, equipment and therapy (Chest Tube Insertion and Management; Sequential Compression Device; Blood Glucose Monitor; PCA Machine; Thorocentesis and Paracentesis; TPN; Thrombolytic Therapy; Kangaroo Pump; Central Line Insertion). -The RN responds to emergency situations and function as an effective team member (Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics). -Focusing on patient satisfaction by utilizing patient whiteboards, patient rounding and bedside reporting. -The RN will demonstrate competency in delivery of care by reviewing, transcribing and implementing orders in a timely manner, communicate the response to treatment while involving the patient, family and significant other in decisions making. -Receives patient Bedside Shift Report from an RN at the beginning of each shift, ensuring the inclusion of the patient input, visual validation of a safe patient room environment at the time of shift change and updating of the patient communication board found in each patient room. -Delegates patient care tasks/responsibilities to assigned HCT's and validates completion of delegated tasks throughout the shift. -Completes and documents basic RN patient care activities such assessments, interpretation of vital signs, ensure physician order completion, admission/discharge of patients, hourly rounding completion on each assigned patient, care plan documentation and patient education meets documentation standards. -RN will provide patient medications utilizing the patient 5 Rights: Right Patient, Right Medication, Right Route, Right Dose and Right Time Maintains patient safety as the highest priority level: ensuring safety measure compliance such as fall precautions, pressure ulcer prevention, isolation precautions and patient ambulation safety. -Maintains a positive attitude at all times on unit that promotes a healthy work environment and a healing patient environment. -Keeps a diligent focus on prompt answering of patient call lights to ensure effective triage and completion of patient requests/medical needs. -Uses critical thinking to evaluate the overall patient condition and uses nursing judgment to identify and act on changes in patient status. -Effectively communicates within the health care team to promote interdisciplinary collaboration, effective patient care coordination and patient safety.
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, MS
Experience: 1 year
Licenses: RN-IL(Copy needed)
Certifications: BLS-AHA(Copy Needed)
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history
JOB BENEFITS
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
- Competitive pay rates
- Free, quality, private housing
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) and Flex Spending
- Life Insurance
- Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
- Free Continuing Education
- Refer a friend and earn extra cash!
ABOUT THE 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.
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AMN Healthcare Nursing has been matching health care professionals with top-quality, challenging positions across all 50 states for over 20 years. Choose from thousands of exciting opportunities at some of the nations top hospitals and health care facilities. Gain valuable skills and experience as you explore new places and meet new friends while having the time of your life. Our experienced, committed staffing professionals can help you find the positions that best meet your needs.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Temporary work, Extra income, Local area, Shift work,