Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Med-SurgCritical Connection • North Adams, MA, United States

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) Med-Surg

Critical Connection • North Adams, MA, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Travel Registered Nurse or Local Registered Nurse (RN) Med-Surg in North Adams, MA.

$2200 - 2500 per week, Net take home. Paid Weekly. (based on exp)
First Day Health / Dental / Vision Benefits through UHC.
13-week contract
8-hour shifts (Day or Evening) 7a-3p or 3p-11p
40-hours week guaranteed
2-Years of Med-Surg Exp Required
8-hours unpaid orientation (non-negotiable)
NO NEW GRADS AT THIS TIME!

Position Summary :

Med-Surg Nurses provide care for primarily adult patients pre- and post-surgical procedures; they also

attend to those who are being treated with pharmaceuticals to manage acute and chronic illnesses.

Responsibilities Include :

Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans

Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse

Educates patients on surgical procedures

Records patients' medical information and vital signs

Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and record electronic displays

Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology

Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients

Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness / injury, by explaining : post-treatment home care needs

Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs

Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient

Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol

Participates in discharge planningBecause patients need round-the-clock care, working hours include days, nights, weekends andholidays.

Physical Demands :

Ability to lift twenty (20) pounds. Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to fifty (50) pounds, as well as assist with weights of more than (100) pounds.

Ability to stand for extended periods

Fine motor skills / visual acuity

Requirements :

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Current nursing license, in good standing with the State licensing board

Minimum of two (2) years Med-Surg experience

BENEFITS for CCI Travel Registered Nurse (RN) :

Competitive compensation and personalized service

100% Medical and Dental coverage from your first day of employment. 3 different Health plans to choose from that best fit your needs.

Housing stipend

Meals and Incidentals

Weekly pay schedule with Direct Deposit

$1200 Continuing ED / CEU assistance and Local Inservices (free of cost)

401 K Plan

Short and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

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