Travel Nurse RN – Med/Surg – $1,912 per week in Saint Louis, MO

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse
Profession: RN
Specialty: Med Surg
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 1 year
License: Current RN License
Certifications: BLS from AHA required; ACLS from AHA preferred

Must-Have Skills/Experience:
1 year Med Surg experience, inpatient only

Description:
Position available for a Registered Nurse in Med Surg.
The role involves providing direct patient care activities for all age groups.
Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
Nurses will monitor and coordinate patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient comfort.
The position requires maintaining professional accountability for the provision of patient care.
Candidates must demonstrate effective communication and coordination of care with other departments.
Maintaining patient rights and confidentiality of patient information is essential.
The role requires compliance with established guidelines of nursing practice and relevant regulations.
Physical requirements include standing and walking most of the time on duty.
The position may involve bending, stooping, and lifting or turning patients with assistance.
Candidates should be prepared to work varying schedules and shifts as required by patient care needs.
Exposure to blood and body fluids is a possibility in this position.
Nurses will utilize the nursing process to provide care for patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and medical comorbidities.
An overall team player is desired, willing to provide care to a diverse population.
A professional demeanor and adherence to mission and values in all duties are required.
Dress code includes wearing scrubs in designated colors with no open-toed shoes.
This position requires a commitment to maintain high standards of patient care and safety.
Consideration will be given to patient ratios based on circumstances.
Candidates will be expected to evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other caregivers.