Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care
Lagrange, GA
WCS Healthcare Partners
3x12 hrs

Summary

Join WCS Healthcare Partners as a dedicated Registered Nurse in Immediate Care, where you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality patient care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, focusing on patients requiring immediate medical attention. Your expertise in managing specialized equipment and providing exceptional clinical judgment will be vital in ensuring the health and safety of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and administer prescribed medications orally, subcutaneously, or through an IV, and accurately record the administration.
• Report any adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with established policies.
• Educate patients on surgical procedures and provide necessary information for their understanding and comfort.
• Record patients’ medical information and vital signs accurately and timely.
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, interpreting and recording electronic displays as needed.
• Initiate corrective action whenever there are changes in patient condition.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of active clinical experience in an Intermediate Care, Stepdown, or Progressive Care Unit (PCU) hospital setting.
• Strong comfort level in caring for pre- and post-operative surgical patients, managing specialized equipment, and tracking continuous cardiac telemetry.
• Exceptional clinical judgment with proven ability to lead rapid interventions during sudden changes in patient acuity.
• Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license for the State of Georgia or a valid multi-state Compact license.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications.