Staff RN – Medical Unit (Nights) Position Available In Etowah, Alabama
Tallo's Job Summary: The Staff RN position on the Medical Unit (Nights) at Magnet Medical in Gadsden, Alabama, involves providing direct patient care, collaborating with healthcare teams, conducting patient assessments, administering medications, assisting with ADLs, educating patients, documenting care, and ensuring safety. This travel nursing job requires a RN with a specialty in Med Surg, starting ASAP for a 13-week duration, working 12-hour night shifts for 36 hours per week. Pay package is based on shifts and hours worked.
Job Description
Job Description:
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for atravel nursing job in Gadsden, Alabama. Job Description & Requirements
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Specialty:
Med Surg
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Discipline:
RN
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Start Date:
ASAP
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Duration:
13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
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Shift:
12 hours, days
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Employment Type:
Travel The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Med-Surg unit is responsible forproviding direct patient care in a fast-paced environment,assisting with the recovery of patients who require medical andsurgical interventions. The RN will work collaboratively with thehealthcare team to deliver high-quality, compassionate care topatients across a variety of diagnoses and procedures, ensuringpatient safety, comfort, and well-being during their hospitalstay.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Assessment:
Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical, emotional,and psychological needs. Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based onpatient assessment and physician orders.
Patient Care:
Administer medications, treatments, and interventions asprescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to medicalprotocols. Monitor patient vital signs, lab results, and clinical progress,making necessary adjustments to care plans. Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), including mobility,hygiene, and nutrition. Provide pre
- and post-operative care and educate patients onprocedures, medication, and recovery plans.
Collaboration:
Work closely with physicians, nurse practitioners, and otherhealthcare providers to coordinate care and ensure positive patientoutcomes. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcareteam regarding the plan of care and any changes in condition.
Patient Education:
Educate patients and their families about their conditions,treatment options, and discharge plans. Provide instructions on medication management, lifestyle changes,and follow-up care.
Documentation:
Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, progress,and outcomes in the medical record. Ensure compliance with hospital policies, standards, and regulatoryrequirements.
Safety & Infection Control:
Adhere to infection control and safety protocols to preventhospital-acquired infections and ensure a safe environment. Respond quickly to changes in patient conditions, such asemergencies or complications. Supervision & Mentorship (if applicable): Assist in mentoring new staff or nursing students and provideguidance as needed. Serve as a resource for junior nursing staff in clinicaldecision-making. Magnet Medical Job ID #31713339. Pay package is based on 12 hourshifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) withtax-free stipend amount to be determined.
Posted job title:
RN:
MedSurg,07:00:00-19:00:00
