Travel Nurse RN - Med / Surg / Telemetry - $1,999 per week in Philadelphia, PA

TravelNurseSource is working with Magnet Medical to find a qualified Med / Surg / Tele RN in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19113!

Pay Information

$1,999 per week

About The Position

A Registered Nurse (RN) – MedSurg / Telemetry provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in a medical-surgical (MedSurg) unit with a focus on telemetry monitoring. These patients may have a wide range of conditions, including cardiovascular issues, respiratory conditions, post-operative recovery, and other acute illnesses or injuries that require constant monitoring. The RN in this role is responsible for administering medications, monitoring vital signs and heart rhythms, performing assessments, collaborating with healthcare teams, and providing patient education. The primary goal is to ensure the safety, comfort, and optimal recovery of patients.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Assessment and Monitoring

Perform comprehensive and continuous assessments of patients, including evaluating vital signs, heart rhythms (via telemetry), and overall condition.

• Monitor and interpret telemetry data to detect any irregularities in heart rate, rhythm, and other vital parameters, notifying the healthcare team if needed.
• Assess physical, emotional, and psychological needs of patients, developing individualized care plans to promote recovery and wellness.

Medication Administration and Management

Administer prescribed medications, including oral, intravenous, and intramuscular medications, while ensuring proper dosing and timing.

Telemetry and Cardiac Monitoring

Monitor patients with telemetry units to assess heart rate, rhythm, and overall cardiac health, documenting and reporting any irregularities to the medical team.

Wound Care and Post-Surgical Care

Provide post-operative care for surgical patients, including monitoring incision sites, managing drains, and ensuring proper wound healing.

Patient Education

Educate patients and their families on disease management, including medication regimens, lifestyle modifications, and post-discharge care.

Collaboration with Healthcare Team

Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and other healthcare providers to implement and adjust patient care plans.

Emergency Response and Critical Care

Respond promptly to medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, respiratory distress, and sudden changes in patient condition.

Documentation and Reporting

Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all assessments, interventions, patient responses, and communications in the electronic health record (EHR).

Infection Control and Safety

Follow infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infections, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and sterile techniques when necessary.

Quality Improvement and Continuing Education

Participate in hospital quality improvement initiatives and patient safety programs aimed at enhancing care delivery and outcomes.

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Job Requirements

Required for Onboarding

About Magnet Medical

We are new and nimble! Even though our company is new we have over 30 years of experience in the Healthcare Staffing world. We have taken all the exceptional things we've learned over the years and put them into Magnet MEdical. We are committed to providing the best Quality, Care, Service and Support to those who are providing care to the patients. We work with Hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities across all 50 states. We can't do our jobs without you so let's work together to help you meet all of your goals!

We have recently merged two staffing companies to create Magnet Medical which allows us to offer more opportunities to our travelers!

Modalities we staff :

Since we are new and nimble, we are not set in our ways so that we can be flexible to our candidate and client needs. We are here when you need us!