Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Grand Forks, North Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

1 position
13-week contract
$116.00/hour Rate
Workplace will be Altru Hospital.
The hours are M-F 7-3 or 9-5 plus call during the week
and on weekends. Job
Description Summary The
Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established
policies, procedures and protocols of the organization. The nurse maintains the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the
patients served on the assigned unit. The nurse facilitates the coordination of
patient care within the interdisciplinary care team and provides patient
education to assure safe patient discharge. Job
Description
Performs daily rounds on all patients assuring quality
customer service by coordinating and taking action on any requirements not
met.
Develops a plan of care based on assessment that
reflects the patient's physical, psychological, social, educational,
developmental and rehabilitative needs based on patient's age, ethnic
origin, economic status, lifestyle, creed or philosophical beliefs.
Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs,
sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals
and the physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs of the
patient, including discharge planning.
Assesses, intervenes, and reassesses the patient's
self-report/symptoms of pain promptly and takes appropriate action
according to standard operating procedure.
Identifies the early warning signs of a change in a
patient's condition and responds appropriately to a deteriorating patient,
including contacting responsible clinicians as indicated by standard
operating procedure. Assists with or institutes emergency measures for
sudden adverse developments in patient conditions.
Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding
patients to the appropriate multidisciplinary team member and records
those observations accurately and concisely. Ensures that intervention or
referrals are made promptly. Completes and submits all incident reports
(patient, visitor, staff) prior to the completion of each shift.
Establishes and maintains communication and utilizes
educational opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.
As early as possible, begins discharge planning,
appropriate education and counseling based on identified needs to optimize
patient/family understanding. Evaluates and documents according to
standard operating procedure.
Assigns or delegates, within the scope of practice,
education and experience, the responsibility for performance of nursing
interventions to other persons for which that person has the necessary
skills and competence to accomplish safely.
Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet
the needs of the department/organization.
Certification:
Registered Nurse | North Dakota Board of
Nursing (NDBON) or Compact State Agreement | Prior to start date |
HR Primary Sources
Basic Life Support (BLS) | American Heart Association
(AHA) | Within 90 days of start date | Learning Management System
Notes:
Temporary RN license accepted prior to
start.
ND RN Graduate Work Authorization considered prior to
start. The RN Graduate Work Authorization is valid for up to 90 days
after issue or upon notification of the NCLEX results, whichever occurs
first.
M ust hold an unencumbered nursing license ? prior to start.

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID #459733. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - CVICU

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