Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
New York, NY
Integrated Healthcare Services
5x8 hrs, Days

$3,808/week

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Overview

Estimated total pay

$3,808/week

Location: New York, NY
Employment Type: Community Care - Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals
Provide direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre- and post-surgery patients
Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications
Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs
Adjust specialized medical equipment and interpret/record measurements
Monitor patients' vitals and report adverse medication reactions promptly
Collaborate on discharge planning with the healthcare team
Educate patients and families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care
Maintain and update patient files, medical charts, and health records
Adhere to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols

Minimum 2 years Med/Surg experience in a large acute care hospital setting (most recent experience within the past year)
Physical assessment
Medication administration
Wound care & infection control
IV therapy
Post-operative care
Patient education
Telemetry monitoring
Two (2) years of previous acute care experience in MedSurg, Maternal and Child Care, Critical Care, or Pediatrics
Current Adult Care home health experience

Response timewithin an hour

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