Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg | (Day Shift)

Healthforce•New York, NY

2d•$2,201 - $2,301•Onsite

About The Position

Are you an experienced Medical-Surgical RN looking for your next travel assignment? We are seeking a compassionate, flexible, and skilled Travel Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) to join our clinical team in Cozad, NE for a Day Shift contract. In this role, you will deliver high-quality inpatient nursing care to adult patients with a wide variety of medical and surgical conditions. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, possess strong clinical assessment skills, and prioritize patient safety, we want to hear from you!

Requirements

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited program.
Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Nebraska or a valid Compact/Multi-State RN license.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Minimum 1–2 years of acute care Med Surg or mixed medical-surgical experience preferred.
Strong critical thinking, rapid clinical problem-solving, and time management skills to balance multiple priority patients.
Hands-on experience with Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
Adaptable, dependable, and comfortable stepping into new facility workflows quickly.

Nice To Haves

ACLS / PALS: Preferred (may be required depending on unit needs).
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Experience with telemetry monitoring or post-operative surgical patient care.
Previous travel nursing contract experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive physical assessments, monitor vital signs and lab results, and evaluate patient response to treatment plans.
Safely administer medications, injections, and therapies per physician orders; manage peripheral IV lines.
Perform essential clinical procedures, including complex dressing changes, wound care, and specimen collection.
Maintain accurate, real-time documentation of patient status, interventions, and care plans within the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Work closely with physicians, therapists, case managers, and nursing staff to coordinate multi-faceted care and drive safe, timely discharge planning.
Educate patients and their families regarding medical conditions, ongoing treatments, and post-discharge self-care instructions.