Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg in North Little Rock, AR

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: North Little Rock
Posted on: June 30, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with CrossMed Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72118! About The Position Summary Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and/or Night Resource Supervisor, this position assesses plans, organizes and evaluates all aspects of patient care for assigned unit/patients. Reports to: Clinical Coordinator and/or Night Resource Supervisor Essential Job Functions 1. Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality patient care according to established standards of care which includes planning, implementing, evaluating and adjusting plan of care, and discharge planning based on expected patient outcomes. 1.1 Admits, transfers, and discharges patients. 1.2 Completes ongoing patient assessment and documents according to policy. 1.3 Completes nursing assessment within 2 hours of admission, or designates reason for incompleteness. Reviews database and nutrition screen. 1.4 Participates in the development of patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations and interventions. 1.5 Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition to appropriate personnel. 1.6 Assesses, collaborates and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team. 2. Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. 2.1 Follows age specific standards in administering medications based on patient’s age. 2.2 Follows age specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation or anesthesia. 2.3 Uses age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines to perform treatments Incorporates cultural and developmental needs into plan of care. 3.1 In collaboration with the patient/family, and in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner, implements the plan of care. 3.2 Demonstrates competency in the provision of nursing care according to established standards of nursing practice and in a developmentally appropriate manner. 4. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, ability to provide and delegate activities to staff based on patient assessment and the requirements to deliver care in a safe efficient manner maximizing positive outcomes for the patient. 5. Provides documentation of patient care in the patient record according to established standards of nursing care. 6. Collaborates and works cooperatively with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team in formal and informal teaching of patients and/or family about his or her disease process and wellness promotion plan and discharge planning. 6.1 Assesses patient/family learning needs, abilities, preferences, and readiness to learn. 6.2 Utilizes a collaborative interdisciplinary process to provide appropriate patient/family education. 6.3 Utilizes available information to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching in producing the desired patient outcomes and makes adjustments in teaching as indicated BLS and ACLS Required Takes flu exemptions Covid vax not required 27256397EXPTEMP 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. 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 nurses often form close bonds with colleagues who share similar adventurous spirits. This camaraderie can provide a strong support system during assignments and beyond.

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