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Travel Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Unit
$2,633/wk
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Unit Details: Patient population includes diabetic, CHF, COPD, GI bleed, renal failure, dialysis, overflow post-surgical, amputation, debridement, wound care, DVT, ETOH, and psych patients; hospice may be added in the future. Telemetry is monitored on a different unit; nurses are not required to read strips. Charge nurse does not typically take a patient assignment, but may take one if needed. CNA support is generally 1:12; CNAs may be pulled for 1:1s and sitters, though the unit tries to staff 1:8. Uses CPAP; BiPAP nights only. LPNs and LPN-Cs are used on the floor.
Shift & Scheduling: Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend. Holiday Requirement: Rotates with permanent staff. Flexible contract hours: 48 per week.
Floating Requirements: Must float to all acute care and cardio units to care for medical patients, or to EC for acute care patient holds.
Required Skills/Experience: Need to have experience with same type of hospital acuity, no CAH. Need experience at a larger organization with high acuity, high turnover and fast pace.
Travel RN Job Salary & Responsibilities
Your travel RN salary is based on your specialty, experience, and where you secure your assignment. Registered Nurse job descriptions focus on technical knowledge and supervisory skills; attention to detail; and communication with patients, families, and healthcare professionals in critical situations. But, an RN’s responsibilities also require a combination of compassion, patience, and resilience.
This isn’t news to you. You came to Trusted because you’ve tried RN staffing agencies without the personal support you need. This doesn’t surprise us, either. We’re a team of Trusted nurses who’ve been in your shoes (those comfy, non-slip shoes). We’ll help advance your career on your terms.