Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Alturas, CA
TNAA TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,775/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Sick pay
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Referral bonus
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
Qualifications
- Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
We're looking for Medical Surgical RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Alturas, CA. 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.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, PALS, TNCC, 2 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Employer
TNAA TotalMed RN
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TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.
About Alturas, CA
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Alturas, CA here's what you should know:- Alturas, CA has a cost of living slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Alturas experiences a high desert climate with average summer highs around 88°F and winter lows around 20°F.
- Short term rentals may be limited in Alturas, but options can be found with some searching.
- Alturas is car-friendly with minimal traffic.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Alturas has a small, close-knit community with a predominantly White population.
- The age range tends to be diverse, with potential common health issues including respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There may not be a large population of travel nurses in the area.
- Alturas offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with some local restaurants and outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and birdwatching.
- The area also hosts events celebrating local art and culture.
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