Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
York, PA
Tact Staff
3x12 hrs

5 Main is a 27 -bed medical telemetry unit that specializes in the care of patients 18 years and older with a variety of acute medical diagnoses that include metabolic disorders, stable cardiovascular problems, renal patients, GI bleeds, substance abuse withdrawal, diabetes, and respiratory conditions. Rate - $80/hr ASAP start SHIFT- Nights - w/ Every other weekend, Holidays as needed *Will float between 12 med surg inpatient units. *ACLS & BLS required. *Minimum 2 years relevant inpatient nursing experience required. *Prior float experience preferred. *Epic experience required *Will care for Covid Patient RN Checklist *Do not submit local candidates to these travel positions. Contact the PMO team for the local rate first. If candidate accepts the lower local rate, submit the profile which clearly notates candidate is local and aware local rates are lower. *As of 1/5/2022 all travelers must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. **Any traveler declining the COVID-19 vaccine, must be approved for a medical/religious exemption by their agency Med/Surg Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Med/Surge Nurses include (but are not limited to): ? Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans ? Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse ? Educates patients on surgical procedures ? Records patients’ medical information and vital signs ? Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays ? Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology ? Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients ? Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs ? Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs ? Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient ? Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol ? Participates in discharge planning ? Utilizes time management skills ? Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms ? Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.