17 Kentucky Med-Surg (Medical-Surgical) Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Surgical Unit
$2,786/wk
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Required Credentials:
Associate’s degree in nursing required. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
EKG required.
Unit Details:
Patient population includes young adults, adults, and elderly patients.
Pre- and post-operative care includes general, bariatric, orthopedic, trauma, neurosurgical, and genitourinary cases.
Clinical care includes pain management, chest tube care and insertion, PEG, G-tube, and J-tube care, traction, percutaneous, sump, Jackson-Pratt, and Hemovac drainage care, central-line access, specialized IV drips and titration, IV therapy, IVADD, waived testing, transfusion therapy, and NIH Stroke Scale assessments.
Supervises other healthcare staff involved in patient care and allocates and monitors their work.
Assists physicians with procedures in the department.
Functions as a preceptor to orient new employees.
Maintains patient care equipment, including mechanical adjustments, and ensures adequate supplies and proper equipment functioning.
Performs housekeeping duties when needed.
Assists with transportation of patients when needed.
Serves as team leader and role model for other staff members.
Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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Med-Surg (Medical-Surgical) Travel RN Jobs in Kentucky
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