Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,153 per week in Santa Fe, NM

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Rehabilitation Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Current RN license required Certifications: BLS Certification via AHA required Must-Have: Ability to float to all Med/Surg departments Description: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. A new hire can be considered for a higher clinical ladder level based on years of relevant experience, national professional nursing certification, or achievement of additional nursing education.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Rehabilitation Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum years of experience required License: Current RN license required Certifications: BLS Certification via AHA required Must-Have: Ability to float to all Med/Surg departments Description: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided efficiently and safely, consistent with the unit's standards of care. Demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, patients, and families with consideration and respect. Responsibilities: Meets expectations of applicable competencies. Obtains and records initial assessments and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs. Reassesses patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention. Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the timeframe established by nursing standards of care. Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes; modifies the plan of care based on evaluations. Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning. Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs. Evaluates the plan of care. Performs various Point of Care testing procedures. Staff Responsibilities: Utilizes effective communication strategies to achieve intended outcomes. Delegates unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities. Coordinates team assignments and makes adjustments based on patient and unit needs; follows up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness. Utilizes the appropriate chain of command for the resolution of difficult issues. Participates in orientation of new staff/students. Functions as a resource for visitors and staff, greeting them promptly and courteously. Promotes a positive work environment by demonstrating a professional and supportive attitude towards unit staff. Being receptive and responsive to new ideas. Participates in the unit's growth and development through various mechanisms to improve organizational performance. Collaborates by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals. Requirements: Education/Skills: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing. Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served. Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care. Communicates in a clear, concise manner appropriate to the developmental age of patients. Experience: All newly hired nurses with two or fewer years of experience as a Registered Nurse will be hired in at a beginner status. A new hire can be considered for a higher clinical ladder level based on years of relevant experience, national professional nursing certification, or achievement of additional nursing education.