Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg in Lafayette, IN - Excellent Benefits

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Lafayette, Indiana, 47905 About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse Job Specialty: Medical Surgical - Ortho/Neuro Job Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (18:00 - 06:30) Guaranteed Hours: Not specified Experience: Minimum of 18 months required License: For start dates 2-4 weeks out, must have Indiana or compact license in hand. For start dates 4 weeks out, must have started the Indiana/compact licensing process. Certifications: BCLS, NIH required; ACLS preferred Must-Have: - Med/Surg experience - Pre/post neurosurgery care - Total joint replacements - Trauma Level I, II, III, or IV experience - IV start skills required - Ortho trauma experience - Interpretation/management of dysrhythmias preferred Job Description: - Provide care in an Orthopedic/Neurosurgery unit including: - Orthopedic, GYN, Urology, Neurosurgery, and medical patients - Total joint replacements - Continuous bladder irrigation - Hysterectomy, chest tubes - ENT surgery, all bone fractures - Management of various medical diagnoses (e.g., COPD, Pneumonia, UTI, Cellulitis, COVID, Small Bowel Obstruction) - First-time travelers accepted - Shift requirements include 3x12 or 4x12 nights, with every other weekend - Will collaborate with RN to balance preference and unit needs - Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals - Staffing ratios of 1:5-6 - Two supervisor references required - Orientation requires 12 hours of non-billable time Additional Details: - Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays - Orientation consists of 12 hours - Local residents are not accepted for certain positions - Floating is mandatory for all travelers 26146817EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS - AHA BLS - AHA Core Competency Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. Travel nursing allows you to explore different nursing specialties. You can try various areas of healthcare, helping you identify your preferred niche or specialty.