Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Augusta, GA
Bestica
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

                                                3206713

                                    RN MEDICAL SURGICAL 

DESCRIPTION:

Hours: 36 or 48 Hours per Week
Experience Required: Minimum 1 year (First-time travelers accepted)
Patient Population: Adults – Geriatrics
Certifications Required: BLS

Systems Used

• Epic (Required)
• Pyxis Medication System
• SBAR Communication Framework

Scheduling Requirements

• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call Requirements: None

Clinical Skills & Experience

Medical Surgical / Telemetry

• Medical Surgical patient care
• Remote telemetry monitoring
• Diabetes management and endocrine/metabolic conditions
• Post-operative care
• Bariatric patient care
• Wound care and wound vac management

IV Therapy & Vascular Access

• Starting and maintaining IVs
• Peripheral line care and management
• PICC line management
• Phlebotomy
• Blood product administration

Gastrointestinal Care

• Feeding tube care and management
• Colostomy / Ileostomy care

Renal / Genitourinary

• Pre/Post hemodialysis management
• Renal failure patient care

Respiratory Care

• Oxygen administration
• Nasal cannula and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Non-invasive airway management
• Chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Cardiac Monitoring & Emergency Response

• Remote telemetry monitoring
• Participation in Rapid Response / Code Teams

Surgical & Post-Operative Care

• Management of surgical drains
• PCA (Patient Controlled Analgesia)

Professional Nursing Skills

• Isolation precautions and PPE compliance
• Advanced wound care and wound vac management