RN Med Surg

Title: RN Med Surg

Term: 13 Weeks Contract (Possible for the extension)

Location : Salem VA, 24153

Shift : 3X12hrs

Schedule hours : (7:00 AM to 7:00 PM)

Position Summary:

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.

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.
• Care of the post-operative patientMaintain drainsWound care Best personality

Qualifications:

• Active RN license (state-specific/ compact).
• Current BLS/CPR certification (ACLS preferred).
• Familiar with post-operative patients Competent with dressing changes/ wound care/ drain management
• 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.
• Type of equipment Baxter IV pumps/ Medfusion pumps/ SCD sEMR Meditech

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $60.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• RN Med Surg: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Salem, VA 24153 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60 - $65