Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,247 per week in Fairfield, CA

Job Title: Clinical Nurse (RN) Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Med/Surg Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of three years of acute care experience required License: Required CA RN License Certifications: AHA BLS Must-Have: Telemetry and previous travel experience Description: The Clinical Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for delivering safe, effective, quality nursing care. The RN utilizes a caring approach and professional nursing practice model to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for all assigned patients.

Job Title: Clinical Nurse (RN) Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Med/Surg Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of three years of acute care experience required License: Required CA RN License Certifications: AHA BLS Must-Have: Telemetry and previous travel experience Description: The Clinical Nurse (RN) is responsible and accountable for delivering safe, effective, quality nursing care. The RN utilizes a caring approach and professional nursing practice model to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for all assigned patients. The RN makes determinations regarding the progress of patients toward goals. Utilizes a therapeutic professional relationship with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team. Facilitates the promotion, maintenance, and restoration of health for patients. Provides care according to the specific physiological, developmental, and psychosocial needs of each patient. Supports the mission and values of the organization. To be considered competent, the RN must consistently demonstrate the ability to transfer scientific knowledge into the nursing process. Provides care consistent with the interdisciplinary plan of care. Assesses patient physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis. Formulates nursing diagnoses through observation and interpretation of information obtained from patients and others. Collaborates with patients to formulate a care plan which ensures safety, comfort, hygiene, and protection. Performs essential nursing skills and educates patients and families on health treatment. Evaluates care plan effectiveness through observation and communication with patients and the healthcare team. Demonstrates safe use of equipment, instrumentation, and medications. Delegates tasks to team members based on their capabilities. Acts as the patient advocate when necessary. Provides culturally competent, age-appropriate, ethical care within legal standards. Coordinates patient care activities with healthcare professionals and ancillary team members. Utilizes effective communication skills for patient handoffs and documents nursing care per policies. Implements manual and automated information systems to improve efficiency. Contributes to positive patient care experiences. Accountable for understanding the impact of personal behavior on patient experience. Assists in the resolution of complaints, striving for immediate resolution when possible. Performs other duties as assigned.