Med/Surge Nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of scientific nursing principles. In addition to general nursing care, responsibilities of Med/Surge Nurses include (but are not limited to): ? Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans ? Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse ? Educates patients on surgical procedures ? Records patients medical information and vital signs ? Monitors and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records electronic displays ? Initiates corrective action whenever the patient displays adverse symptomatology ? Provides bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre- and post-surgery patients ? Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs ? Changes dressings, inserts catheters, starts IVs ? Prepares equipment and aids physician during examination and treatment of patient ? Responds to life-saving situations based upon nursing standards and protocol ? Participates in discharge planning ? Utilizes time management skills ? Records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms ? Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.Facility Requirements:Must have TX RN or multi-state compact license, must be attached to resumeMust have BLS certification, these must be attached to the submission (Must be through the American Heart Association)Must have 2 years recent Med/Surg experience, LTAC experience preferredMUST USE TEMPLATE BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE ROLE.Any submittals without will be rejected! Email TitleSUBJECT LINE: (SUBMISSION) - (CANDIDATE NAME) - (FACILITY NAME) - (SPECIALTY) - (POSITION ID)BODY of Submission:Years of Clinical Experience:Years of Travel Experience:EMR Experience: Certifications on file:Has your candidate ever worked at a Kindred Hospital facility either in a permanent or contract role? (Y/N)v If so, please list what facility, dates worked, and reporting manager.Have you attached the SSN & DOB, RTR, and Vendor Submittal Packet to the Candidate Record?: (Y/N)Does your candidate have requested time off in the 3 months?v If so, please list the dates.o Please provide available interview times over the next 72 hours.Additional Information:

Hospital: Kindred Hospital El Paso Years Experience: 2 years Position Type: Travel Specialty: RN - Med Surg Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 7:00 PM Regular Pay: $80.00 Submittal Limit: - Remaining Submittals: - General Comments: =============== -