TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Coos Bay, Oregon, 97420 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Specialty: Med Surg Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM Guaranteed Hours: Not specified Experience: Recent acute care hospital experience within the last 2 years required, with a focus on post-surgical acute care, especially with orthopedic (total joint replacement, spinal, trauma, and/or bariatric surgery patients). License: Oregon license required (can be obtained after submission) Certifications: Must be willing to obtain BLS (AHA) Must-Have: - Skills checklist (within 1 year) - Relevant certifications and licenses or willingness to obtain them Job Description: - Provide holistic care for post-operative patients, including those who have had orthopedic, bariatric, urologic, or general surgical procedures. - Assess patients to the appropriate scope of care, which may include physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, and needs related to age/culture and discharge planning. - Establish nursing diagnoses based on assessment results and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. - Plan care according to identified diagnoses and needs, updating plans of care as appropriate. - Implement individualized care based on nursing care plans, including assisting with activities of daily living, fall risk management, and safe patient handling. - Administer medications and perform skin assessment/wound care and pain management. - Operate and manipulate biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, and medication dispensing cabinets. - Assist physicians and other licensed practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures. - Educate patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion. - Provide appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel to ensure optimum patient care. - Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination and overall care. - Document patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record, ensuring documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible. Documentation in paper format as necessary. 26282700EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Interacting with patients from diverse backgrounds enhances your cultural sensitivity. This is crucial in providing patient-centered care and fostering positive patient experiences. 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. Step out of your comfort zone and face new challenges, fostering personal resilience and adaptability. Travel nursing becomes a transformative journey that shapes not only your career but also your character. 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. Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your expertise to different teams.