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Gifted Healthcare is hiring a Travel MedSurg RN for an assignment in Elkader, IA. In this role, you'll provide comprehensive nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients, including assessments, medication administration, wound care, IV therapy, and patient/family education. You'll collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans, monitor changes in patient status, and document accurately in the EMR. Gifted Healthcare offers a supportive, clinician-centered culture with strong clinical support, flexible travel opportunities, and the chance to grow your nursing career nationwide. Responsibilities Provide direct Med Surg nursing care to adult patients following facility protocols and standards of practice Perform ongoing patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and respond to changes in condition Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments safely and accurately Perform wound care, dressing changes, and post-surgical monitoring as required Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to develop and update care plans Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, and discharge instructions Document all care, assessments, and interventions accurately in the EMR system Maintain infection control and patient safety standards in all aspects of care Communicate effectively with staff across shifts to ensure continuity of care Adapt quickly to new settings, policies, and workflows as a travel RN Required Skills Medical-Surgical nursing Patient assessment IV therapy and medication administration Wound care and dressing changes Telemetry monitoring (if required by unit) Care planning and care coordination EMR documentation Infection control practices Patient and family education Time management in acute care