Travel Medical-Surgical RN - Orthopedic & Neurosurgery - $2,021 per week

Company: Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Travel Medical-Surgical RN - Orthopedic & Neurosurgery - $2,021 per week at Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing summary:
The Travel Medical-Surgical RN delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in medical-surgical and telemetry units while on a 13-week assignment in Lafayette, Indiana. This role involves comprehensive patient assessments, collaboration with healthcare teams, and adherence to safety and infection control protocols. The position requires strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and effective communication to manage diverse patient needs and ensure optimal outcomes.
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN System Float Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/03/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: TravelTravel Med Surg RNCompany: Fusion Medical StaffingLocation: Facility in Lafayette, INJob DetailsFusion Medical Staffing is seeking a Med Surg RN for a 13 week travel assignment in Lafayette, IN As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients while enjoying competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the support of a dedicated clinical team.Required Qualifications:
  • One year of recent Med Surg RN experience
  • Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
  • Current BLS (AHA/ARC) CertificationPreferred Qualifications:
    • NIHSS certification
    • ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification
    • Other certifications and licenses may be required for this positionSummary:The Med Surg Registered Nurse delivers comprehensive high-quality, patient-centered care in medical-surgical and telemetry units. This role involves assessing patient health conditions, monitoring cardiac telemetry data, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to manage diverse patient needs. The position requires strong clinical skills in med-surg and telemetry nursing, critical thinking abilities, excellent communication, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and professional ethics.Essential Work Functions:
      • Explains procedures and treatments to patients and families, addressing concerns and ensuring understanding
      • Administers prescribed medications and treatments in adherence to nursing standards
      • Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' conditions, documenting changes and reporting concerns to the care team
      • Prepare patients for diagnostic procedures, assist physicians during treatments, and monitor patient responses
      • Maintains a safe and comfortable environment for patients recovering from medical conditions or surgical procedures
      • Document comprehensive patient information, including vital signs, medications, treatments, and care outcomes, in the medical record
      • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, physical therapists, and social workers, to create and implement individualized care plans
      • Manage multiple patients efficiently, prioritizing care based on acuity and clinical needs
      • Ensure infection control practices are strictly followed, including hand hygiene and PPE use
      • Advocate for patients' needs and preferences, ensuring they are respected and integrated into the care plan
      • Facilitate discharge planning, coordinating with patients, families, and external resources to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home
      • Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
      • Adhere to hospital safety protocols, infection control guidelines, and regulatory standardsRequired Essential Skills:
        • Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills
        • The ability to read, write, & communicate in the English language is required
        • Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
        • Physical Abilities - Remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), pushing, pulling, bending
        • Interpersonal Skills - To work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and professionalism
        • Technical/Motor Skills - Ability to grasp, fine manipulation, pushing/pulling and able to move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment.
        • Mental Requirements - Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public, customers, and meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail
        • Sensory - Visual acuity, ability to effectively communicate.Benefits Include:
          • Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
          • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
          • Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
          • Short-term disability offered
          • 401(k) matching
          • Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
          • 24/7 recruiter support
          • Reimbursement for licensure and CEUsWhy Choose Fusion?At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you - that's why we offer day one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we're here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.Other Duties Disclaimer:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.Start your rewarding career as a Travel Med Surg RN with Fusion Medical Staffing and join our mission to improve lives. Apply now!*Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer Fusion Medical Staffing - Nursing Job ID #1716510. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.About Fusion Medical Staffing-NursingWith a mission to improve the lives of everyone we touch, Fusion Medical Staffing connects healthcare travelers to opportunities in the locations they've always dreamed of living. Our recruiters act as your co-pilots to support you in your next step - no matter what, where and when. This traveler-first mentality ensures you're in charge of your own destiny, but with the tools you need to succeed. Regardless if you're a first-time traveler or an established road warrior, you get to choose the best position that not only fits your unique personality but also your personal and professional needs.As a medical traveler, you'll get to meld your career with personal life experiences, make informed decisions and the freedom to control your career. Competitive compensation packages and opportunities to learn new skills are among some of the perks being a medical traveler with Fusion Medical Staffing. Not to mention you get to explore new cities, take adventures, meet new people, and create memories that last a lifetime.We are not just a place to find your next opportunity, but where you'll love to work. We've won awards for our ethical business practices, lasting community impact, and commitment to being an incredible place to work. -
            Benefits
            • Benefits start day 1
            • Medical benefits
            • Dental benefits
            • Vision benefits
            • Referral bonus
            • Mileage reimbursement
            • License and certification reimbursement
            • Weekly pay
            • Cancelation protection
            • Guaranteed Hours
            • Employee assistance programs
            • Continuing Education
              
              Keywords:
              Travel Nurse, Medical Surgical RN, Patient Care, Telemetry, Nursing Job, Healthcare Staffing, Travel Nursing, Registered Nurse, Patient Advocacy, Clinical Support
              

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