Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Lima, OH

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Lima, OH Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Lima, Ohio, 45801!

Job Title

RN Med Surg/Tele – Orthopedic Unit

Location

Lima, OH

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend, Every Other Holiday | Non-Local Candidates Only

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, develop and implement individualized plans of care, and evaluate treatment effectiveness in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Safely administer medications including heparin drips and occasional PCA medications in accordance with state practice standards and facility policies.
• Manage care for primarily orthopedic patients (backs, necks, hips, knees), post-operative bariatric surgery patients, and some trauma and general medical patients.
• Monitor and manage surgical drains including Hemovac, True-close, and JP drains, and assist with safe patient movement and positioning post-operatively.
• Serve as point of contact for care coordination across hospital departments, advocating for patient safety and quality improvement.
• Collaborate with LPN team members and support staff; communicate effectively with patients, families, and all members of the care team.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license in state of practice or covered under a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required.
• Dysrhythmia Exam required prior to start (study guide available).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with patients and multidisciplinary staff.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with post-operative orthopedic patients including backs, hips, and knees, and familiarity with surgical drain management.
• Experience with Alaris infusion pumps and EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• CCRN or PCCN certification preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Why Join Us

• Work in a structured 28-bed orthopedic unit with defined support staff, a clinical shift supervisor present four nights per week, and a collaborative care environment.
• Opportunity to apply specialized orthopedic and post-operative nursing skills in a focused, high-quality patient care setting.

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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