Registered Travel Nurse
Posted on Sep 27, 2024 by Systemart LLC
Marietta, GA
Health Care
Immediate Start
$114k - $125k Annual
Contract/Project
1. Patient Care
* Assess and Monitor Patients: Perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and observe for changes in condition.
* Administer Medication: Safely administer prescribed medications, including oral, intravenous (IV), and injections, following facility protocols.
* Develop Care Plans: Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to create individualized care plans for patients.
* Assist in Procedures: Assist physicians during medical procedures, surgeries, or treatments when needed.
2. Record Keeping and Documentation
* Maintain Accurate Patient Records: Document patient information, including assessments, interventions, medication administration, and outcomes, in compliance with hospital standards and legal requirements.
* Report Critical Changes: Report changes in patients' conditions to physicians and other members of the healthcare team promptly.
3. Specialized Care (Based on Assignment)
* Adapt to Different Settings: Depending on the assignment, nurses may work in various units (ICU, ER, Med-Surg, Dialysis, etc.) and need to adapt quickly to each facility's protocols and procedures.
* Provide Specialty-Specific Care: Deliver care relevant to the nursing specialty in which they are placed, such as critical care, labor and delivery, or emergency care.
4. Communication and Collaboration
* Work with Healthcare Team: Collaborate with doctors, nurse practitioners, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
* Educate Patients and Families: Provide education and counseling to patients and their families on post-hospitalization care, medication instructions, and health management.
5. Safety and Compliance
* Adhere to Safety Protocols: Follow infection control, safety, and quality assurance protocols as per hospital and state regulations.
* Compliance with Facility and State Regulations: Ensure compliance with healthcare laws, hospital standards, and nursing practices in the state where the assignment is located.
6. Flexibility and Adaptability
* Adjust Quickly to New Environments: Contract nurses often need to acclimate to a new facility's protocols, electronic medical records (EMR) systems, and team dynamics in a short time frame.
* Handle Various Patient Loads: Depending on staffing needs and the size of the facility, contract nurses may be required to handle different patient-to-nurse ratios.
7. Patient Advocacy
* Advocate for Patients: Act as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients' needs and rights are respected and communicated clearly to the medical team.
8. Floating to Different Units
* Flexible Across Units: Contract nurses may be asked to float to different units or departments within the healthcare facility, depending on staffing needs.
9. Emergency Response
* Handle Emergencies: Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency situations, such as code blue or rapid response scenarios, providing life-saving interventions when necessary.
10. Time Management
* Prioritize Care: Effectively manage time to handle multiple patients, medications, and treatments during a shift, ensuring all patients receive appropriate care.
11. Orientation and Training
* Complete Short Orientation: Contract nurses typically undergo a brief orientation at the beginning of their assignment to learn the facility's policies, procedures, and equipment.
12. Support Staff and Mentoring
* Assist with Training: In some assignments, contract nurses may help train or mentor less experienced nursing staff, temporary staff, or new employees.
13. Travel and Flexibility (Specific to Travel Nurses)
* Relocate as Needed: Travel nurses are expected to relocate for short-term assignments, often to regions experiencing nurse shortages or high patient demand.
* Adapt to Varying Shifts: Contract nurses may need to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays, depending on the facility's needs.
* Assess and Monitor Patients: Perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and observe for changes in condition.
* Administer Medication: Safely administer prescribed medications, including oral, intravenous (IV), and injections, following facility protocols.
* Develop Care Plans: Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to create individualized care plans for patients.
* Assist in Procedures: Assist physicians during medical procedures, surgeries, or treatments when needed.
2. Record Keeping and Documentation
* Maintain Accurate Patient Records: Document patient information, including assessments, interventions, medication administration, and outcomes, in compliance with hospital standards and legal requirements.
* Report Critical Changes: Report changes in patients' conditions to physicians and other members of the healthcare team promptly.
3. Specialized Care (Based on Assignment)
* Adapt to Different Settings: Depending on the assignment, nurses may work in various units (ICU, ER, Med-Surg, Dialysis, etc.) and need to adapt quickly to each facility's protocols and procedures.
* Provide Specialty-Specific Care: Deliver care relevant to the nursing specialty in which they are placed, such as critical care, labor and delivery, or emergency care.
4. Communication and Collaboration
* Work with Healthcare Team: Collaborate with doctors, nurse practitioners, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
* Educate Patients and Families: Provide education and counseling to patients and their families on post-hospitalization care, medication instructions, and health management.
5. Safety and Compliance
* Adhere to Safety Protocols: Follow infection control, safety, and quality assurance protocols as per hospital and state regulations.
* Compliance with Facility and State Regulations: Ensure compliance with healthcare laws, hospital standards, and nursing practices in the state where the assignment is located.
6. Flexibility and Adaptability
* Adjust Quickly to New Environments: Contract nurses often need to acclimate to a new facility's protocols, electronic medical records (EMR) systems, and team dynamics in a short time frame.
* Handle Various Patient Loads: Depending on staffing needs and the size of the facility, contract nurses may be required to handle different patient-to-nurse ratios.
7. Patient Advocacy
* Advocate for Patients: Act as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients' needs and rights are respected and communicated clearly to the medical team.
8. Floating to Different Units
* Flexible Across Units: Contract nurses may be asked to float to different units or departments within the healthcare facility, depending on staffing needs.
9. Emergency Response
* Handle Emergencies: Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency situations, such as code blue or rapid response scenarios, providing life-saving interventions when necessary.
10. Time Management
* Prioritize Care: Effectively manage time to handle multiple patients, medications, and treatments during a shift, ensuring all patients receive appropriate care.
11. Orientation and Training
* Complete Short Orientation: Contract nurses typically undergo a brief orientation at the beginning of their assignment to learn the facility's policies, procedures, and equipment.
12. Support Staff and Mentoring
* Assist with Training: In some assignments, contract nurses may help train or mentor less experienced nursing staff, temporary staff, or new employees.
13. Travel and Flexibility (Specific to Travel Nurses)
* Relocate as Needed: Travel nurses are expected to relocate for short-term assignments, often to regions experiencing nurse shortages or high patient demand.
* Adapt to Varying Shifts: Contract nurses may need to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays, depending on the facility's needs.
Reference: 202552287
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Registered Travel Nurse
Posted on Sep 27, 2024 by Systemart LLC
Marietta, GA
Health Care
Immediate Start
$114k - $125k Annual
Contract/Project
1. Patient Care
* Assess and Monitor Patients: Perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and observe for changes in condition.
* Administer Medication: Safely administer prescribed medications, including oral, intravenous (IV), and injections, following facility protocols.
* Develop Care Plans: Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to create individualized care plans for patients.
* Assist in Procedures: Assist physicians during medical procedures, surgeries, or treatments when needed.
2. Record Keeping and Documentation
* Maintain Accurate Patient Records: Document patient information, including assessments, interventions, medication administration, and outcomes, in compliance with hospital standards and legal requirements.
* Report Critical Changes: Report changes in patients' conditions to physicians and other members of the healthcare team promptly.
3. Specialized Care (Based on Assignment)
* Adapt to Different Settings: Depending on the assignment, nurses may work in various units (ICU, ER, Med-Surg, Dialysis, etc.) and need to adapt quickly to each facility's protocols and procedures.
* Provide Specialty-Specific Care: Deliver care relevant to the nursing specialty in which they are placed, such as critical care, labor and delivery, or emergency care.
4. Communication and Collaboration
* Work with Healthcare Team: Collaborate with doctors, nurse practitioners, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
* Educate Patients and Families: Provide education and counseling to patients and their families on post-hospitalization care, medication instructions, and health management.
5. Safety and Compliance
* Adhere to Safety Protocols: Follow infection control, safety, and quality assurance protocols as per hospital and state regulations.
* Compliance with Facility and State Regulations: Ensure compliance with healthcare laws, hospital standards, and nursing practices in the state where the assignment is located.
6. Flexibility and Adaptability
* Adjust Quickly to New Environments: Contract nurses often need to acclimate to a new facility's protocols, electronic medical records (EMR) systems, and team dynamics in a short time frame.
* Handle Various Patient Loads: Depending on staffing needs and the size of the facility, contract nurses may be required to handle different patient-to-nurse ratios.
7. Patient Advocacy
* Advocate for Patients: Act as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients' needs and rights are respected and communicated clearly to the medical team.
8. Floating to Different Units
* Flexible Across Units: Contract nurses may be asked to float to different units or departments within the healthcare facility, depending on staffing needs.
9. Emergency Response
* Handle Emergencies: Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency situations, such as code blue or rapid response scenarios, providing life-saving interventions when necessary.
10. Time Management
* Prioritize Care: Effectively manage time to handle multiple patients, medications, and treatments during a shift, ensuring all patients receive appropriate care.
11. Orientation and Training
* Complete Short Orientation: Contract nurses typically undergo a brief orientation at the beginning of their assignment to learn the facility's policies, procedures, and equipment.
12. Support Staff and Mentoring
* Assist with Training: In some assignments, contract nurses may help train or mentor less experienced nursing staff, temporary staff, or new employees.
13. Travel and Flexibility (Specific to Travel Nurses)
* Relocate as Needed: Travel nurses are expected to relocate for short-term assignments, often to regions experiencing nurse shortages or high patient demand.
* Adapt to Varying Shifts: Contract nurses may need to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays, depending on the facility's needs.
* Assess and Monitor Patients: Perform comprehensive patient assessments, monitor vital signs, and observe for changes in condition.
* Administer Medication: Safely administer prescribed medications, including oral, intravenous (IV), and injections, following facility protocols.
* Develop Care Plans: Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare team members to create individualized care plans for patients.
* Assist in Procedures: Assist physicians during medical procedures, surgeries, or treatments when needed.
2. Record Keeping and Documentation
* Maintain Accurate Patient Records: Document patient information, including assessments, interventions, medication administration, and outcomes, in compliance with hospital standards and legal requirements.
* Report Critical Changes: Report changes in patients' conditions to physicians and other members of the healthcare team promptly.
3. Specialized Care (Based on Assignment)
* Adapt to Different Settings: Depending on the assignment, nurses may work in various units (ICU, ER, Med-Surg, Dialysis, etc.) and need to adapt quickly to each facility's protocols and procedures.
* Provide Specialty-Specific Care: Deliver care relevant to the nursing specialty in which they are placed, such as critical care, labor and delivery, or emergency care.
4. Communication and Collaboration
* Work with Healthcare Team: Collaborate with doctors, nurse practitioners, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
* Educate Patients and Families: Provide education and counseling to patients and their families on post-hospitalization care, medication instructions, and health management.
5. Safety and Compliance
* Adhere to Safety Protocols: Follow infection control, safety, and quality assurance protocols as per hospital and state regulations.
* Compliance with Facility and State Regulations: Ensure compliance with healthcare laws, hospital standards, and nursing practices in the state where the assignment is located.
6. Flexibility and Adaptability
* Adjust Quickly to New Environments: Contract nurses often need to acclimate to a new facility's protocols, electronic medical records (EMR) systems, and team dynamics in a short time frame.
* Handle Various Patient Loads: Depending on staffing needs and the size of the facility, contract nurses may be required to handle different patient-to-nurse ratios.
7. Patient Advocacy
* Advocate for Patients: Act as a patient advocate, ensuring that patients' needs and rights are respected and communicated clearly to the medical team.
8. Floating to Different Units
* Flexible Across Units: Contract nurses may be asked to float to different units or departments within the healthcare facility, depending on staffing needs.
9. Emergency Response
* Handle Emergencies: Respond quickly and efficiently to emergency situations, such as code blue or rapid response scenarios, providing life-saving interventions when necessary.
10. Time Management
* Prioritize Care: Effectively manage time to handle multiple patients, medications, and treatments during a shift, ensuring all patients receive appropriate care.
11. Orientation and Training
* Complete Short Orientation: Contract nurses typically undergo a brief orientation at the beginning of their assignment to learn the facility's policies, procedures, and equipment.
12. Support Staff and Mentoring
* Assist with Training: In some assignments, contract nurses may help train or mentor less experienced nursing staff, temporary staff, or new employees.
13. Travel and Flexibility (Specific to Travel Nurses)
* Relocate as Needed: Travel nurses are expected to relocate for short-term assignments, often to regions experiencing nurse shortages or high patient demand.
* Adapt to Varying Shifts: Contract nurses may need to work varying shifts, including nights, weekends, or holidays, depending on the facility's needs.
Reference: 202552287
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