Travel Nurse RN - Endoscopy
Berkeley, CA
Epic Travel Staffing
4x10 hrs

Job Opportunities

Epic Travel Staffing is hiring a Travel RN - GI Lab

Shift: Variable D/E / 8a-11a start time, 10x4, 40 hrs per weekLength: 13 weeks
Weekend Requirements: As Needed On Call

Requirements:

• CA license
• 2+ years experience
• 6 months travel experience
• Candidate must have strong background in complex gastroenterology studies such as ERCP cases
• BLS
• ACLS

Others:

• 50 miles travel requirement; Locals accepted

GI RN Needed -Candidate must have strong background in complex gastroenterology studies such as ERCP cases.
Variable Shift Start Time: 0
Certification Requirements:CA RN LicenseACLSBLS
Weekend Requirements: As Needed On Call
Years of Experience: 2+ yearsTraveler Experience: 6 months
JOB DUTIES:
"Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies/procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for:* The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost­-effective patient care from admission to discharge;* Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and restorative measures;* Responding to medical and environmental emergencies"
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Provides competent, compassionate and cost effective patient care in accordance with unit, department, hospital policies, scientific principles, sound nursing practice/process, nursing objectives and standards of care:o Plans/coordinates delivery of care to maximize efficient care delivery ensuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and maintaining a safe environmento Sets priorities for and provides patient care in routine and complex situationso Serves as liaison between nursing and medical staff to facilitate collaborative approach to patient careo Coordinates involvement of patient, physician, family and other health team members to manage patient care, hospital resources and services to achieve optimal level of patient careo Sets priorities, initiates and directs emergency interventions in a calm, efficient and competent manner• Exercises clinical judgment and critical thinking in all aspects of the nursing process and unit activities; develops creative solutions to problems:o Administers treatments, medications and performs nursing skills in a timely mannero Maintains current knowledge of patient care status and monitors patient's perception of care through clinical roundso Assures physicians are informed of significant changes in patient's conditiono Analyzes, inputs and integrates the patient acuity levels in accurate and timely mannero Demonstrates knowledge and ability to effectively interact with patient population servedAssessment• Conducts initial and ongoing assessment of the patient/family including consideration of biophysical, psychosocial, spiritual, environmental, self-care, educational and discharge planning factors:o Completes nursing assessment (coordinates completion of other required screening assessments) within 24 hours of admissiono Ensures nursing process is carried out on an individualized goal-directed basis to meet all patient needs including patient assessment (including pain, age-appropriate factors), patient care plans, patient/family education, discharge planning, disease prevention and restorative measureso Observes patient’s physical condition and behavior, interprets information and ensures patient's acuity levels are identified/documentedo Identifies, observes and monitors patients at risk for untoward events and implements precautions/activities to reduce the risk and avoid events• Evaluates/re-evaluates, through observation and communication, the effectiveness of plan of careo Modifies the plan, as appropriate, in collaboration with patient/family, physician and other disciplinesPlaning• Develops the patient's plan of care as it relates to biophysical, psychosocial, environmental , self­-care, educational and discharge needs in collaboration with patient and family, physician and other disciplines:o Develops/implements plan of care and timely interventions based on patient/family interview, observation, chart review and consultation with other health team memberso Documents/communicates patient assessment, plan of care, outcomes and other pertinent information with other health team members• Evaluates/re-evaluates, through observation and communication, the effectiveness/outcomes of the patient's care plan in collaboration with patient/family, physician and other disciplines:o Modifies plan, communicates and initiates follow-up activities as appropriate

Epic Travel Staffing:

• Day 1 health insurance coverage and comprehensive benefits options
• 401(k) matching program
• Weekly direct deposit
• Concierge state licensing program for RN and other healthcare modalities in multiple states, including CA
• Industry leading allowances and reimbursements
• Referral program with cash bonuses and additional perks
• Exclusive job openings - Only at Epic
• Epic Elite Program - Priority status at top facilities and exclusive loyalty bonuses
• Epic Staffing Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, housing, age, disability, or genetics.
• We will consider all qualified applicants for employment, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local laws.

By applying for this position, you agree that any calls from Epic Staffing Group and its subsidiaries may be monitored or recorded for training and quality assurance purposes.

Please note that all pay rates are estimates. Weekly gross pay is based on qualifications and experience. Rate applies to travel positions only (50+ miles from permanent address).