Med Surg
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse – 13-Week Travel Assignment
Position Overview
The facility is seeking a Medical-Surgical RN for a 13-week day shift assignment. This role is ideal for nurses with at least one year of experience looking to expand their skills in acute care.
Shift & Schedule
- Days: 3x12-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
- Weekends: 5–6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
- Call: Not required
- Float: Yes, within MS/Tele, MS Oncology, Palliative Medicine, and Ortho Trauma units
- Block scheduling: Not required
Clinical Scope
You'll care for adults and geriatric patients across acute medical-surgical services, including bariatric surgery, post-op colorectal cases, trauma, and palliative patients. Daily census averages 30 patients. Core competencies include:
- Central line and port management, blood draws
- Chest tube and tracheostomy care
- Blood product administration
- IV insertion and maintenance
- HFNC, BiPAP/CPAP management
- Wound care and drain management
- Rapid Response and code team participation
Support & Resources
IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, social work, radiology, and pharmacy are available. Lift/transfer equipment, bed alarms, and SCDs support patient safety.
Requirements
- Current RN license (compact license required at submission)
- ACLS and BLS certifications
- Minimum 1 year nursing experience
- Two professional references (within last 3 years)
- Willingness to work 3 of 5 holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, NYE, New Year's Day)
Uniform
Solid navy blue scrubs for nursing staff.