Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
New Braunfels, TX
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical / Surgical

Summary

The competent Nurse, practicing in a clinical setting, operates independently while demonstrating an awareness of all relevant aspects of patient care. This role involves providing both routine and complex nursing care with a focus on long-range goals and plans. The Nurse continues to develop the skills necessary to cope with and manage clinical contingencies, making appropriate assignments and delegating responsibilities to other care providers as needed to ensure effective patient management.

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations in accordance with established nursing competencies.
• Utilizes the nursing process to deliver comprehensive care through assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation for assigned patients, consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice.
• Addresses the increasingly complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and their families at an appropriate level of practice.
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects and treatment effectiveness.
• Documents patient histories, symptoms, medications, and care administered accurately and thoroughly.
• Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers, identifying relevant issues and resources.

Job Requirements

Education/Skills

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a related nursing specialty is preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required (AHA only).
• Registered Nurse (RN) License in the state of Texas or compact state license is required.

Work Schedule

This position requires a commitment to a night shift schedule from 7 PM to 7 AM.

Work Type

This role is offered on a full-time basis.