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Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg in Washington, DC - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-26

TravelNurseSource, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022


Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg in Washington, DC - Excellent Benefits 2024-10-26

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Washington, Washington DC, 20007.About The PositionJob Title:

Registered NurseJob Specialty:

Medical Surgical - OrthopedicsJob Duration:

13 weeksShift:

Night Shift, 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)Guaranteed Hours:

36 hours/weekExperience:

Minimum 2 years of experience; IV start experience requiredLicense:

Pending DC RN licensure accepted but must have license in hand prior to start dateCertifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS)Must-Have:

BSN preferred; at least 1 completed travel contract if less than 4 years of experienceJob Description:- Work in a short-term acute care, teaching hospital- Patient diagnoses include:Orthopedics: Primary total joint (hip and knee) replacement, revision of total joint replacement, spine surgery, ankle replacement, total shoulder replacementLimb Salvage: Diabetic wounds, venous/arterial stasis wounds, surgical debridement, amputationsUrology: Prostatectomy, nephrectomy, stent placementOther surgical patients with comorbidities- No on-call requirement; 50% weekends required- Required to float within units of equivalent or lower level of acuity- Maintain patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5-6- Wear scrubs of any color without hospital logos; scrubs not provided by unit- Complete charting using Cerner system- FLU vaccination required with no exemptions- Complete a total of 28 orientation hoursAdditional requirements include the completion of modules pre-start and potentially during orientation, which can vary by specialty. Modules are billable up to 4 hours, with any additional hours needed for modules being non-billable.Job Requirements Required for Onboarding:ACLS - AHABLS - AHACore Competency Pharmacology Skills ChecklistSpecialty ExamBenefits of Travel Nursing:Travel nursing allows you to experience different cultures firsthand. Working in new locations exposes you to unique customs, traditions, and perspectives, fostering cultural competence and enriching your personal and professional life. Working with diverse teams in various settings enhances your communication skills. You learn to effectively communicate with colleagues, patients, and families from different backgrounds. 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. Adapting to new environments, team dynamics, and patient populations fosters adaptability. This skill is transferable to various aspects of life and is highly valued in the healthcare profession. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community.

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