We are seeking a highly capable medical-surgical nurse to join our team. In this role, you will be providing bedside care for pre-and post-surgery patients, monitoring vital signs, and administering prescribed medications.

To ensure success, medical-surgical nurses should possess extensive knowledge of various health conditions and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. An outstanding medical-surgical nurse will be someone whose expertise translates into exceptional patient care.

Medical-Surgical Nurse Responsibilities:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
• Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
• Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
• Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
• Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
• Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
• Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
• Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
• Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.
• Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.

Medical-Surgical Nurse Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Certified MS-RN preferred.
• State-approved nursing licensure.
• At least two years' experience as a medical-surgical nurse in a similar facility.
• Competency in electronic patient management systems such as e-MDs Chart and Mediexcel.
• Extensive experience in monitoring a broad range of medical conditions.
• In-depth knowledge of best practices in medical-surgical nursing.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration abilities.

NOTE:: LOCALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.

LOCALS DO NOT APPLY

Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $1,700.00 - $1,800.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical
• Telemetry

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• Inpatient
• Outpatient

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Completion bonus
• Overtime pay

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• RN (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• El Paso, TX 79925 (Required)

Work Location: In person