Medical Surgical Travel Nurse

• Assesses plans and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Anticipates identifies and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e. Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
• Maintains knowledge of equipment setup maintenance and use (i.e. IV pumps monitoring equipment and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary.
• Initiates emergency support measures (i.e. cardiopulmonary resuscitation protecting patient from injury).
• Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e. emptying drainage devices ambulating and hygiene).

Why join our Travel Program:

• Be part of creating the foundation for the CommonSpirit Travel Program
• Have a voice in establishing the practices for the CommonSpirit Travel Program
• Work with a Program Director who is also a nurse
• Feel welcomed as you travel to facilities within one organization with one mission vision and values
• Receive competitive compensation including base pay benefits & travel/housing stipend options.
• Eligible for special pay in addition to base pay (shift differential overtime extra shift etc.)
• Full-Time positions
• Days nights and weekend shifts are available
• 13-week assignments (may be extended based on business need)

Benefits:

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation tuition assistance adoption assistance and more!

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a med/surg acute registered nurse
• ADN or Nursing Diploma
• Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse from the state(s) in which he or she will be practicing and/or compact state license 
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS.)
• Other credentials may be required based on specialty and area(s) of assignment as specified by the requesting facility, state license and other regulatory requirements for local, state and federal agencies.
• Certification in specialty preferred; certifications and competencies to support care area and patient population served.

Preferred:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)