Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Orthopedic - $2,671 per week in Pikeville, KY

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Surgical Nursing/Orthopedic Staff Duration: 8 weeks Shift: 4x12 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2 years required, 5 years preferred License: RN license required Certifications: CPR required, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, EKG required Must-Have: Travel experience required Description: Assesses and reassesses young adult, adult, and elderly patients and applies the nursing process. Demonstrates basic competency in specialized procedures and equipment for Pre and Post-Operative Care, including general, bariatric, orthopedic, trauma, neurosurgical, and genitourinary care.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Surgical Nursing/Orthopedic Staff Duration: 8 weeks Shift: 4x12 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 2 years required, 5 years preferred License: RN license required Certifications: CPR required, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS, EKG required Must-Have: Travel experience required Description: Assesses and reassesses young adult, adult, and elderly patients and applies the nursing process. Demonstrates basic competency in specialized procedures and equipment for Pre and Post-Operative Care, including general, bariatric, orthopedic, trauma, neurosurgical, and genitourinary care. Manages pain effectively. Handles chest tube care and insertion. Provides care for PEG, G-tube, and J-tube. Administers traction. Manages drainage care, including Percutaneous, Sump, Jackson Pratt, or Hemovac. Administers medication. Utilizes the NIH Stroke Scale. Performs KODA access and central line management. Administers specialized IV drips and titration. Conducts IV therapy. Performs waived testing for IVADD. Manages transfusion therapy. Maintains information management. Job Summary: Provides professional nursing care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process within established standards and practices. Essential Functions: Provides direct patient care and evaluates outcomes. Consults with specialists as required and adjusts nursing care processes for optimal patient care. Performs head-to-toe assessments on all patients, with re-assessments as needed. Provides individualized, age-specific care that supports homeostatic regulation and physiologic functioning. Maintains accurate and ongoing nursing documentation, including patient histories, conditions, treatments, responses, and changes in assessment. Treats patients and families with respect and dignity while maintaining confidentiality. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious/spiritual needs of patients and families. Functions as a patient advocate. Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development principles across the lifespan. Interacts professionally with patients and families, involving them in the development of individualized care plans. Reviews, revises, updates, and resolves plans of care daily. Formulates teaching plans based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness, including family in teaching when appropriate. Supervises other healthcare staff involved in patient care and allocates work. Demonstrates the ability to assist physicians with procedures. Responds promptly to changes in workload to achieve optimal productivity and efficiency. Participates in performance improvement activities aimed at enhancing patient outcomes. Functions as a preceptor for new employees. Enhances professional growth through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, staff meetings, and workshops. Maintains operation of patient care equipment and ensures proper supply management. Demonstrates flexibility and organizational skills while functioning under stressful situations. Meets all departmental competencies. Performs housekeeping duties as needed. Assists with patient transportation when required. Adheres to policy guidelines regarding infection control, safety, and personnel conduct. Performs other related duties as assigned. Serves as a team leader and role model for other staff members.