Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,981 per week

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Job description

Tact Staff is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Haines, Alaska.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

MUST HAVE ACTIVE ALASKA LICENSE AT TIME OF SUBMISSION
MUST HAVE FLU VACCINATIONS PRIOR TO START
ER EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Accountabilities
1. Provide clinical services, including working with providers, clinic staff and management to ensure excellent quality of care and services, efficient utilization of resources and the compliance with SEARHC standards.
2. Will provide leadership and direction to the clinic staff ensuring efficient operation of all aspects of the clinic to include the front desk and patient care to all patients.
3. Will maintain medication inventory and supplies not on the Warehouse PAR system.
4. Will ensure that the necessary quality control checks are done with the Point of Care tests.
5. Will clearly and correctly document all care and services provided in the clinic, completing nurse duties professionally and in a timely manner.
6. Will oversee the opening and closing of their provider clinics.
7. Will clearly and correctly document all care and services provided; completing nurse duties professionally and in a timely manner.
8. Will assist providers and other staff as needed, anticipating the needs of these individuals to ensure efficient and quality patient care.
9. Will communicate effectively with other departments in order to be an effective resource for their patients, providers and fellow clinic staff.
Position Complexities
Maintains skill sets, annual competencies, certifications, and participates in in-services and educational programs within the Clinic, hospital, and/or community as assigned; completes all mandatory training; attends and participates in staff meetings; adheres to infection control policy and procedures . Maintains a clean and safe working environment including adequate supplies and upkeep of unit and equipment, reporting any defective or missing equipment and safety hazards; refers un-resolved problems with patients/coworkers/visitors to department manager or administrative manager for resolution; addresses employee concerns consistent with Human Resources Policy.
Position Qualifications
Education
Education necessary to obtain RN License
License and Certifications:
Active, unrestricted RN licensure, Alaska licensure
Basic Life Support certification
Experience:
1 year acute care experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Nursing process and the ability to apply this in the working environment
Customer service principles
Safety and infection control principles
Skilled in:
Completing assessments, anticipation of needs, and specimen collection
Use of equipment such as computers and medical equipment
Effective oral and written communications skills
Ability to:
Multi-task and work independently in fast paced environment
Team-player
Willing to teach when appropriate
Problem-solve and use critical thinking skills to develop and maintain good working relations with other staff and departments
Willingness to ask for help when encountering a new or challenging situation

Tact Medical Staffing Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - No Specialty

About Tact Staff

Our nurses choose Tact assignments because it provides the opportunity to take on new challenges in their careers while they travel across the United States and gain enriching experiences on a professional and personal level.

Our dedicated team of staffing consultants will work with you and be your advocate as you choose to embark on new assignments. Our team is committed to providing our nurses and allied professionals with the most rewarding healthcare assignments and choices at primer healthcare institutions nationwide. Let us handle the details; you choose the job and location that are right for you.

Be Adventurous, Make a Difference, Travel with Tact.

Be Adventurous - Becoming a travel nurse or allied professional is not only a professional adventure, but a personal adventure as well. It is an opportunity to challenge yourself, to explore a new place, and try amazing food

Make a Difference - Nurses and allied professionals make such a huge difference in so many lives. The care and compassion you show to your patients, does not go unnoticed. We know how important your jobs is, which is why we take our job as recruiters so seriously. Being able to place nurses and allied professionals in hospitals, where you are doing something as crucial as saving lives, is something we feel thankful to be able to do.

Travel with Tact - From the moment we receive your resume we begin trying to build a relationship with you. We know the importance of becoming your friend, before becoming your recruiter. Building friendly, yet professional relationships allows us to discover what you truly want and don't want in a travel assignment.

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