Travel Med-Surg RN

Travel: RN - Medical / Surgical
13 weeks
SHIFT: NIGHTS 7PM - 7AM
Alexandria , LA

Type of patients on the unit: MedSurg focus is on post surgical patients ie orthopedics and general surgery and focuses on neuro populations. EPIC experience is a bonus.

36 or 48 hours per week guarantees are available.

REQUIRED Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS certification via AHA required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

Weekend Requirement Scheduling based on need but weekends could be required. On Call Requirement No call Floating Requirement / Locations N/A Nurse / Patient Ratio 5:1-6:1 depending on staffing EMR Used Epic Dress Code Ceil Blue scrubs

Summary:

The competent Nurse, in the same or similar clinical setting, practices independently and demonstrates an awareness of all relevant aspects of a situation. Provides routine and complex care, with the ability to on long-range goals or plans. Continues to develop the ability to cope with and manage contingencies of clinical nursing. Makes appropriate assignments and delegates to other care providers as a means to help manage the clinical situation.

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, provides nursing care utilizing the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation for assigned patients.
• Addresses increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patient and families in accordance with their level of practice.
• Using the appropriate protocol, administers medications and treatments; monitors for side-effects and effectiveness of the treatment prescribed.
• Documents patient history, symptoms, medication, and care given.
• Assess learning needs and provides education to patients, family members and/or care givers; identify issues and resources.

Job Requirements:

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, preferred

Experience

• 1 year of experience in the related nursing specialty preferred

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS certification via AHA required
• RN License in state of employment or compact

Work Schedule:

7PM - 7AM

Work Type:

Full Time