Travel Nurse Medical Surgical

CommonSpirit Health • Council Bluffs, IA

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About The Position

As a National Internal Traveler RN, you will provide direct clinical registered nursing care independently and within your scope of practice. You will use advanced patient care skills and continue to enhance your nursing knowledge, skills, and behaviors through education and involvement beyond basic job requirements. Success requires clinical expertise, adaptability, proactive professional development, and a commitment to independent, high-quality patient care in dynamic settings.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of registered nurse experience in specialty areas such as medical/surgical, telemetry, intensive care, emergency department, operating room, post-anesthesia recovery, pediatrics, or maternal-child health.
• ADN or Nursing Diploma.
• Current unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state(s) of practice and/or a compact state license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Additional credentials may be required based on specialty and assignment area, facility requirements, state licensure, and local, state, and federal regulatory requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Specialty certification; certifications and competencies supporting the care area and patient population served.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
• Anticipate, identify, and respond to the informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
• Guide and direct healthcare personnel, such as Patient Care Technicians, in caring for patients.
• Maintain knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use, including IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices.
• Use safeguards such as IV pump drug libraries and monitor alarms as necessary.
• Initiate emergency support measures, such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and protecting patients from injury.
• Assist with patient care tasks, including emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree