Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,173 per week in East Elmhurst, NY

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Med/Surg Duration: 8 weeks Shift: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM Hours per Shift: 11.5 Experience: Minimum two (2) years Med/Surg experience in a large acute care hospital setting. License: Client RN License Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS (Queens only) Must-Have: IV insertion, phlebotomy Description: Assess and evaluate patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Med/Surg Duration: 8 weeks Shift: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM Hours per Shift: 11.5 Experience: Minimum two (2) years Med/Surg experience in a large acute care hospital setting. The most recent experience should be within the past year. License: Client RN License Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS (Queens only) Must-Have: IV insertion, phlebotomy Description: Assess and evaluate patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals. Provide direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients. Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications. Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs. Adjust specialized medical equipment as needed and record measurements. Monitor patients' vitals and report adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner. Collaborate on discharge planning with the healthcare team. Answer questions and educate patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care. Maintain and update patient files, medical charts, and health records. Adhere to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols. Work collaboratively with the healthcare team to provide patients with care, education, and support. Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. Advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management. Coordinate and assign duties to other healthcare personnel such as licensed practical nurses and nursing aides.