Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,155 per week in Santa Fe, NM

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Current RN license in state of employment or compact Certifications: BLS certification from AHA required Must-Have: - Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served - Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care - Effective communication skills 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. Customer relations responsibilities include: Exhibiting behaviors and actions that create a high level of patient/customer satisfaction, positive patient/customer relations, and respect for patients' rights, needs, and confidentiality.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Medical-Surgical Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 1 year License: Current RN license in state of employment or compact Certifications: BLS certification from AHA required Must-Have: - Current knowledge and skills appropriate to age/type of patient population served - Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care - Effective communication skills 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. They ensure that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. They demonstrate performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the organization. The Registered Nurse shows quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. They treat staff, patients, and families with consideration and respect. Responsibilities include: Obtaining and recording initial assessments and establishing priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs. Reassessing patients systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention. Developing and implementing measurable individualized plans of care for patients within the timeframe established by Nursing Standards of Care. Making comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes; modifying the plan of care based on these evaluations. Participating in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning. Implementing and documenting timely interventions appropriate to patient needs. Evaluating the plan of care. Performing various Point of Care testing procedures. Staff responsibilities include: Utilizing effective communication strategies that result in intended outcomes. Delegating unit work assignments appropriately to ensure completion of required patient care support activities. Coordinating team assignments and making adjustments based on patient and unit needs; following up on delegated patient care tasks for quality and completeness. Utilizing the appropriate chain of command for resolution of difficult issues. Participating in the orientation of new staff/students on the unit. Functioning as a resource to visitors and staff, greeting them promptly and courteously. Promoting a positive work environment by demonstrating a professional, supportive attitude towards staff. Being receptive and responsive to new ideas. Participating in the unit's growth and development through various mechanisms to improve organizational performance. Collaborating by working with others to achieve unit and organizational goals. Customer relations responsibilities include: Exhibiting behaviors and actions that create a high level of patient/customer satisfaction, positive patient/customer relations, and respect for patients' rights, needs, and confidentiality. Demonstrating effective communication and human relations skills that promote harmony and teamwork. Presenting behaviors and actions that maintain the organization's credibility, integrity, and positive image. Demonstrating behaviors and actions that support the mission, goals, and operations of the organization, contributing to continuous service improvement. Other responsibilities include: Assisting with special projects as assigned. Accurately interpreting and communicating organizational policies and procedures. Exhibiting flexibility and adapting readily to changes in the work environment or work schedule. Maintaining a positive attitude, even during periods of stress. Assuming responsibility for professional growth and development. Complying and adhering to all organizational policies. Maintaining positive attendance and communicating in advance any absence from work. Adhering to all patient and environmental safety policies and procedures. Education: Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.