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Travel Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical - Orthopedic Unit
$2,132/wk
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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.
Additional Details:
Artificial nails are not allowed for any travelers. Failure to adhere could result in being sent home and/or terminated if policy is not followed.
If candidate worked a perm facility in the last 12 months, 1 reference must be from perm facility.
Eligibility as Current/Previous Employee: cumulative experience applies for previous travelers.
References: At least one reference must be from the same unit/specialty as the job you're applying to.
Required Skills/Experience: Must have experience with ortho patients & PCA Pumps.
Shift & Scheduling:
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend. Weekend shifts for Nights are Fri/Sat/Sun
• Holiday Requirement: Holidays will depend on the needs of the unit. If they don't have enough perm staff to cover holidays, travelers would be expected to work holidays.
• Call or standby requirement: Depending on their contract they could be called off for low census. (Traveler would need to discuss the specifics w/ their recruiter if they have questions about this)
Floating Requirements: Travelers are the 1st to float. Floating is required to any MedSurg units. If floated to Tele they would be assigned patients w/ in skillset.
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 West Virginia
Surgical nurses work in hospitals and provide care to patients before and after surgery. Surgical nurses can work on med-surg units or in surgical ICUs. Nurses working on med-surg units and ICUs encounter a variety of illnesses and conditions. Job descriptions highlight organization skills, flexibility, clear communication, and the ability to keep up in a fast-paced environment. Looking for your dream job? Explore the many Surgical travel nurse job opportunities below.
