Medical / Surgical - MedSurg RN - Travel Nurse

We're looking for Medical Surgical

RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Erie, PA. The right RN

should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for

more requirements.

As a MedSurg RN, you will

conduct patient assessments and prioritize data collection based on

patients' immediate conditions or needs. MedSurg RNs

perform ongoing assessments and appropriate treatments as ordered

by a physician. Documenting patient findings and providing

education and support to patients' families is essential to

this travel nurse position.

As a Medical

Surgical Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the

following tasks :

Provide bedside care for a

variety of patients, including pre- and post-op patients.

Prepare, administer and record prescribed

medication, reporting any adverse reactions to treatment.

Change dressings, insert catheters and start

IVs.

Prepares equipment and aids physician

during examination and treatment of patient.

Educates patients on surgical procedures.

Participates in discharge planning and initiates patient education

plan as prescribed by physician.

Medical

Surgical Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long

periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without

difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or

lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at

times. RNs will work in a fast-paced environment treating patients

that may be confused, agitated, and / or uncooperative.

Requirements

• : BLS, 2 Years
• Additional certifications may be

required before beginning an assignment.