Job Title: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (Contract)

Location: Eureka, CA

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day shift, 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Medical Surgical Registered Nurse to join our healthcare team on a 13-week contract basis in Eureka, CA. As a vital member of our medical staff, you will provide exceptional care to patients in the medical-surgical unit, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being throughout their stay. The day shift runs from 6:00 AM - 6:30 PM offering an opportunity for you to make a positive impact during the daytime hours.

Responsibilities:

• Patient Care: Provide direct patient care, including assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitoring: Monitor patients' conditions and vital signs, and report any significant changes to the attending physician.
• Medication Administration: Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by the physician, ensuring accurate dosage and compliance with medication protocols.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed medical records of patient care, including nursing assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
• Patient Education: Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques to promote wellness and prevent complications.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated patient care.
• Support: Provide emotional support and comfort to patients and their families, addressing their concerns and providing guidance as needed.
• Safety: Adhere to infection control protocols, safety regulations, and quality assurance standards to promote a safe and healing environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of California.
• Experience: Previous experience in medical-surgical nursing preferred, but new graduates with a strong clinical background will also be considered.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills; ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Team Player: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve common goals and deliver exceptional patient care.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work day shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed to meet the needs of our patient population.

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Overtime pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Rotating weekends

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN License for California (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Eureka, CA 95501 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Eureka, CA 95501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person