Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Olympia, WA
Talent Healthcare Staffing Inc
4x12 hrs, Nights

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected;
Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care;
Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals;
Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department;
Assists physicians during examinations and procedures;
Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse;
Performs a variety of tasks;
Communicate and educate patients and families;
Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team;
Carries out physician orders;
Administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs;
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required;
Monitors, records and communicates patient condition;
Assesses, and plans for the care of assigned patients.
Certifications:
An Associate Degree from an accredited school of Nursing, BSN preferred;
Current Pennsylvania RN licensure;
Previous RN experience, preferred;
BCLS and ACLS required, NIH preferred