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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,800 per week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,800 per weekUniversity Hospital • Jackson, MS, USA
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,800 per week

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,800 per week

University Hospital • Jackson, MS, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $1,800 per week at University Hospital summary :

As a Travel Nurse RN specializing in Med Surg, I provide skilled nursing care for diverse patient populations, including those with chronic and acute conditions. I am responsible for monitoring and managing patient care in a high-acuity setting, working 12-hour shifts, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. My role involves adhering to certification requirements, including BLS and ACLS, while maintaining flexibility to accommodate the hospital's scheduling needs.

Certification Details

  • BLS
  • ACLS

Job Details

  • MedSurg 6 West CC11244 position at University Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.
  • General MedSurg unit with a focus on various patient populations including congestive heart failure, diabetes, post-surgical care, trauma, and respiratory illnesses.
  • Charge RN's are required to have ACLS certification.
  • Job Requirements

  • BLS certification required.
  • Charge RN's must have ACLS certification.
  • Level 1 trauma experience or experience at a larger facility with high acuity patients is required.
  • Schedule Information

  • 12-hour shifts, either 7a-7p or 7p-7a.
  • Travelers are expected to fill scheduling gaps but managers will try to accommodate block scheduling as schedule allows.
  • Weekend requirement is every other or 2 weekends per month, could be higher based on department needs.
  • Holiday rotation with regular staff is required.
  • Unit Specific Information

  • Typical nurse to patient ratio is 1 : 5 up to 1 : 6, adjusted for higher acuity patients.
  • All MedSurg units have tele capability and patients are monitored on all units.
  • Additional Details

  • BLS certification is mandatory; only medical exemptions for the flu vaccine are allowed with documentation.
  • Fingerprint requirement must be completed either in person at the hospital one week prior to start or remotely with two weeks for processing.
  • Travelers accepted at $60 / hr.
  • Keywords :

    Travel Nurse, Med Surg, Registered Nurse, ACLS certification, BLS certification, patient care, healthcare staffing, nursing jobs, trauma care, hospital nursing

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