Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg - $2,257 per week in Westminster, CO
Travel Nurse Source, Westminster
TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Westminster, Colorado, 80023! Pay Information $2,257 per week About The Position Job Title: RN Float Pool Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: MedSurg/Tele Duration: 14 days Shift: 12-hour day shift Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: One year preferred License: State RN license or RN license from a participating state in the NLC required Certifications: - American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required - NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification required Must-Have: - Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty Description: Assess patients' physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual needs through observation, interviews, and review of medical records and clinical data. Evaluate patients' responses and intervene to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Develop and implement a patient plan of care and observe outcomes in accordance with nursing standards and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrate competency in a variety of therapeutic and diagnostic interventions including, but not limited to, IVs, incision and wound care, medication administration, catheterization, and specimen collections. Promote, advocate, and collaborate to protect the health, safety, and rights of each patient. Provide patient and family education through an assessment of learning readiness, needs, and abilities. Provide teaching and evaluate the effectiveness of that teaching. Recognize the patient or designee as a full partner in providing compassionate and coordinated care based on respect for patient preferences, values, and needs. Provide relationship-based care in which the nurse strives to understand what is most important to the individual and actively engage them in all aspects of care. Deliver care with respect for cultural differences and diversity in human experiences. Delegate to non-RN personnel in accordance with state board of nursing and hospital policy. Effectively use time, personnel, equipment, and supplies to provide high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Serve as a professional role model for all staff by demonstrating ethical, legal, and professional nursing processes. Manage resources and patient flow by aligning nursing competencies with individualized patient needs and unit needs. Utilize standards of care, hospital policies and procedures, and regulatory guidelines to guide practice. Function effectively within nursing and inter-professional teams, fostering open communication, mutual respect, and shared decision-making to achieve quality patient care. Precept and mentor new staff or nursing students as needed. Seek out learning opportunities and continuing education. Pursue experiences that reflect current practice to maintain skills and competence in clinical practice or role performance. Maintain professional records that provide evidence of competency and lifelong learning. Evaluate one's own integrity and nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines, relevant statutes, rules, and regulations. Take action to achieve goals identified during the evaluation process. Demonstrate a commitment to the organization through ongoing participation in hospital and unit-based meetings. Understand the value of measurement and the importance of continuous quality improvement data. Use quality measures to improve performance and accountability for patient outcomes, patient experiences, and safe delivery of care. Participate in unit-based quality improvement, evidence-based practice, and research activities. Utilize current healthcare research findings and other evidence to expand clinical knowledge, enhance role performance, and increase knowledge of professional issues. This is a float position with no designated home unit or facility. Floating is centralized and assignments may change on a schedule-by-schedule basis. Floating may be required to other locations within sixty (60) miles of the original assignment location or identified float zone. Assignments may include duties outside of original job requirements in accordance with applicable policy. Education: Associate Degree in Nursing is required. Bachelor Degree in Nursing is preferred. EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS MS Tele Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Some travel nursing agencies provide opportunities for continuing education, allowing you to expand your knowledge base and stay updated on the latest advancements in healthcare. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. There is a strong community of travel nurses who share experiences, advice, and support through online forums and social media groups, creating a sense of camaraderie and shared purpose. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. With a constant demand for healthcare professionals, travel nurses often enjoy job security. The ongoing need for qualified nurses ensures a steady stream of opportunities in various locations.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a