TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Lorain, Ohio, 44053!
Job Title
RN Med Surg – Medical Surgical / Oncology
Location
Lorain, OH
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 12-Hour Night Shifts | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Perform and document comprehensive patient assessments and maintain current nursing care plans for all assigned patients on a 32-bed Med Surg/Oncology unit
- Administer medications safely and consistently in accordance with state practice standards and facility policies, including management of IV starts, CVC line draws, and med pass
- Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Alaris pumps, Epidural/PCA pumps, Kangaroo pumps, wound vacs, high-flow oxygen systems, Hoyer lifts, and Arjo equipment
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to establish and execute individualized patient care plans, including discharge and continuing care planning
- Serve as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement initiatives and acting as a liaison across hospital departments
- Provide physical and psychological support to patients and families, including collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics teams
Required Qualifications
- Current RN license in the state of practice or covered under a nursing compact agreement
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
- NIH Stroke Certification required
- Dysrhythmia Exam completion required
- Must not be a local candidate — travel candidates only
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Oncology nursing experience preferred but not required
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification preferred
- Medical-Surgical nursing certification (RN-BC, CMSRN, or PCCN) preferred
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary care environment on an active Med Surg/Oncology unit
- Gain hands-on experience with a diverse patient population including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in a supportive clinical setting