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We are seeking an experienced Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Big Spring, Texas. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions, monitor patient progress, administer medications and treatments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes. Key Responsibilities Assess patients, monitor vital signs, and identify changes in clinical condition.
Develop, implement and evaluate individualized nursing care plans. Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products and prescribed treatments. Start and maintain peripheral IV lines and manage vascular access devices.
Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond appropriately to emergencies and rapid response calls. Provide oxygen therapy and support patients with respiratory needs. Follow infection prevention, isolation and patient safety protocols.
Document assessments, interventions and patient responses in the medical record. Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, physical therapists, pharmacy, social services and other care team members. Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications and discharge instructions.
Required Qualifications Active RN license valid for the assignment location. BLS certification. At least 2 years of nursing experience, as specified in the job overview.
Previous travel nursing experience, as specified in the job overview. Strong Medical-Surgical nursing skills and the ability to manage a patient assignment of approximately 1:5. Ability to work 12-hour night shifts and an alternating 36/48-hour schedule.
About the role
The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions, monitor patient progress, administer medications and treatments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to support safe, high-quality patient outcomes.