Medical Surgical Travel Nurse

CommonSpirit Health•Prescott, AZ

17d

About The Position

Where You’ll Work Job Summary and Responsibilities Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort. Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families. Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients. Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary. Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury). Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene). Why join our Travel Program: Be part of creating the foundation for the CommonSpirit Travel Program Have a voice in establishing the practices for the CommonSprit Travel Program Work with a Program Director who is also a nurse Feel welcomed as you travel to facilities within one organization with one mission, vision, and values Eligible for special pay in addition to base pay (shift differential, overtime, extra shift, etc.) Full-Time positions Days, nights, and weekend shifts are available 13-week assignments (may be extended based on business need) Benefits: While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and more!

Requirements

Minimum 2 years of experience as a med/surg acute registered nurse
ADN or Nursing Diploma
Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse from the state(s) in which he or she will be practicing and/or compact state license
Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) - Provided by American Heart Association (AHA)
Other credentials may be required based on specialty and area(s) of assignment as specified by the requesting facility, state license and other regulatory requirements for local, state and federal agencies.
Certification in specialty preferred; certifications and competencies to support care area and patient population served.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Responsibilities

Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices)
Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary.
Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).