17 Missouri Surgical Unit Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical - Orthopedic Unit
$2,895/wk
Contract Details
Travel Pay Breakdown
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Additional Information
You must be able to complete labs within 48 hours of signing.
Clinicians who live within 51-75 miles from the facility will be considered local.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Previous Charge Experience: Preferred.
Level I trauma experience is preferred.
Teaching hospital experience is preferred.
Special Requests:
Must be able to work at the assigned work location throughout the full term of the contractual engagement.
Unit Details:
Adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient population.
The unit cares for postoperative orthopedic cases, trauma, orthopedic spine, medicine, and plastics.
Patient ratios are 1:5-6 on day shift and 1:6 on night shift.
Shift & Scheduling:
Flexible contract hours: 36 or 48 per week.
Every other weekend.
At least 50 percent of the holidays that occur during the contract are required.
Call is required.
Rotating shifts and work during inclement weather will be required.
Details:
• AUTO OFFER - NO INTERVIEW: This is an auto-offer position. You will likely not interview with the facility prior to receiving an offer. However, an interview can be arranged upon request. All time off requests must be submitted at application. Scheduling requests must be worked out with the manager directly upon starting the assignment. Any offers for this job will require a clear "Yes" or "No" response from the nurse within 24hrs or the offer must be declined.
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Travel Surgical Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Responsibilities of a Surgical nurse include monitoring vital signs, performing assessments, assessing and treating pain, and providing wound care. Surgical nurses also manage IVs, foley catheters, and other drains and appliances. Surgical nurses must have a knowledge of a variety of diseases and conditions and frequently collaborate with physicians and advanced practice practitioners. These nurses are in demand. The average annual salary in the United States for a Surgical nurse ranges from $92,000 to $114,000. Nurses with additional certifications and experience may earn more.
Surgical Unit Travel Nurse Jobs in Missouri
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