Med/Surg RN

What is a Med/Surg RN?

Are you a compassionate and skilled Med/Surg RN seeking new opportunities to provide high-quality patient care? As a Travel Med/Surg RN, you will have the chance to work in various healthcare facilities, delivering comprehensive medical and surgical nursing care to diverse patient populations. This role requires an RN who is adaptable, has excellent clinical skills, and can provide compassionate support to patients and their families.

To be considered for this position, you must have a minimum of 2 years of experience as an RN, hold an active RN license in good standing, and possess certifications such as BLS. Additional certifications and experience in Med/Surg nursing are highly desired.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Assessing and monitoring patients’ medical conditions, vital signs, and responses to treatments
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals to create and implement individualized care plans
• Administering medications, treatments, and procedures as prescribed
• Providing education and emotional support to patients and their families
• Documenting patient information accurately and maintaining medical records
• Ensuring a safe and clean environment for patients and staff
• Participating in interdisciplinary rounds and healthcare team meetings
• Contributing to quality improvement initiatives and adherence to best practices.

Common Med/Surg Nursing Responsibilities:

• Post-operative care
• Wound care and dressing changes
• Medication administration
• IV therapy
• Pain management
• Patient and family education
• Disease management and symptom control
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes.

Note: The list of responsibilities may vary depending on the facility and the specific requirements of the role.