Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,059 per week in Lander, WY

Job Title: Med/Surg Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Med Surg Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 07:00-19:00 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Active RN License Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS Must-Have: - Certifications must be obtained through the American Heart Association Description: Med/Surg Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Provide bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients.

Job Title: Med/Surg Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Med Surg Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 07:00-19:00 Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Active RN License Certifications: ACLS, BLS, PALS Must-Have: - Certifications must be obtained through the American Heart Association Description: Med/Surg Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. Responsibilities include consulting and coordinating with health care team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans. Prepare and administer medications and record prescribed medications. Report adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with policy regarding medication administration. Educate patients on surgical procedures. Record patients' medical information and vital signs. Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays. Initiate corrective action whenever patients display adverse symptomatology. Provide bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients. Initiate patient education plans as prescribed by physicians. Teach patients and significant others how to manage their illness or injury by explaining post-treatment home care needs. Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs. Prepare equipment and aid physicians during examination and treatment of patients. Respond to life-saving situations based on nursing standards and protocol. Participate in discharge planning. Utilize time management skills. Record all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner. Perform other position-related duties as assigned depending on the assignment setting.