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Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking an experienced Medical Surgical Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in Altoona, PA. Shift:
Inquire Start Date:
06/02/2025 Duration:
13 weeks Pay:
$1683 / Week

Travel Med Surg RN

Company:
Fusion Medical Staffing

Location:
Facility in Altoona, PA

Job Details

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a Med Surg RN for a 13 week travel assignment in Altoona, PA 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) Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
  • NIHSS certification
  • ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification
  • Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position
Summary:

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 standards
Required 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 with first day coverage
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
  • Life and Short-term disability offered
  • 401(k) matching
  • Aggressive Refer-a-friend Bonus Program
  • 24/7 recruiter support
  • Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
Why 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

About Fusion Medical Staffing:

Fusion Medical Staffing provides career opportunities to healthcare professionals by helping medical facilities fill their staffing needs. Fusion staffs a variety of specialties within the nursing and allied healthcare fields. We offer competitive pay packages and benefits that travelers deserve. At Fusion, you can seriously choose your own adventure!

Fusion's purpose is to ensure that everyone we touch has a better life. We strive to be humble, driven and positive in all our actions!

Specialty Fields:

  • Cardiopulmonary
  • Cath Lab
  • Home Health
  • Laboratory
  • Long Term care
  • Nursing
  • Radiology
  • Therapy

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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