Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Birmingham, AL
BHS Workforce
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Requirements:

• Active RN license in state of practice (or compact license as applicable)
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred depending on facility
• CMSRN (Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse) preferred
• 1+ years of Med-Surg experience required
• Ability to manage a diverse patient caseload with varying diagnoses and acuity levels

Duties:

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions
• Assess, monitor, and respond to changes in patient condition, escalating care as needed
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
• Manage pre- and post-operative care for surgical patients, including wound care and pain management
• Coordinate care for patients with chronic and acute conditions, including diabetes, cardiac, and respiratory diagnoses
• Collaborate with physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary team on plan of care and discharge planning
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient response in the EMR
• Manage a typical patient load of 4-6 patients per shift (varies by facility and acuity)
• Ensure infection control and fall prevention protocols are followed