We are seeking a highly capable medical-surgical nurse to join our team.

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.
• State-approved nursing licensure.
• At least two years' experience as a medical-surgical nurse in a similar facility.
• 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.

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Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $38.00 - $43.00 per hour

Medical specialties:

• Medical-Surgical

Physical setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Med Surg: 2 years (Preferred)
• recent Registered Nurse: 4 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Alexandria, LA 71301 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Alexandria, LA 71301: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person