Registered Nurse – MedSurg job in Travelers Rest, SC
- Employer
- The Gypsy Nurse
- Location
- Travelers Rest South Carolina
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Jan 23, 2021
- Closes
- Jan 27, 2021
- Ref
- 189650
- Specialty
- Med / Surg, Traveling Nurse
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Medical Surgical/ MED-SURG/MS Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Job
Med-Surge Registered Nurses provide care for patients before and after surgical procedures, in addition to caring for patients being treated with pharmaceuticals to manage illness. It is imperative that Med-Surge RNs be proficient in caring for a variety of health conditions.
Medical Surgical/MED-SURG RN Responsibilities:
- The Med-Surg RN provides bedside care for a variety of patients
- He or she develops individualized patient assessments and an individualized plan of care accordingly
- Prepares, administers, and records prescribed medications
- Records patient’s medical information and vital signs
- Monitors, interprets, and records electronic displays
- Initiates alternative action when adverse symptomology is displayed
- Medical Surgical nurses often change dressings, insert catheters, start IVs
- Prepares equipment and assists physician during examination and treatment of patient
- Exhibits understanding and utilization of universal precautions, asepsis and infection control procedures
- Records all care information accurately and completely
- Provides support to patient and family members
- Performs other position related duties as assigned
