Registered Nurse Step Down Travel

Ascension•Nashville, TN

4d•Remote

About The Position

This position is for a Registered Nurse in the Step Down unit as part of the Associate Travel Program. The role involves providing direct nursing care, implementing and monitoring patient care plans, and coordinating patient care across different disciplines. The nurse will also be responsible for assessing discharge planning needs and carrying out physician and nursing orders. This role offers local and national travel options depending on the needs of Ascension Via Christi Hospitals Wichita and Ascension St. Thomas West.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Must have compact RN license or state RN license relevant to travel assignment location prior to start of assignment.
Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
One year of RN experience in an acute care setting required.

Nice To Haves

ACLS required.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
Implement and monitor patient care plans.
Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.