Med Surg / Telemetry RN (Local and Travel Contracts)

Amergisis currently seeking experienced Med Surg / Telemetry RNs for Local and Travel assignmentsin Baltimore, MD!

Position Details :

Units : Med Surg, Med / Tele

Contract Length : 13 weeks

Start Date : ASAP

Hours / Shifts / Schedules :

Nights 7p-7a, 36 hrs / wk

Days 7a-7p, 36 hrs / wk

• Every other weekend, every other holiday

Setting / Day to Day :

Hospital

EMR : EPIC

Essential Duties andResponsibilities :

Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.

Performs focused interview to identify specific patients needs.

Assess signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.

Collects, analyzes, and interprets data and information from health care members and documents actual and / or potential nursing diagnoses.

Documents the patient's plan of care using identified nursing diagnoses, expected patient outcomes, and selected nursing interventions.

Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care requirements.

Monitors consistency between patient plan of care and actions of medical staff.

Performs interventions according to identified priorities, plan of care, and the hospital policies and patient care outcome standard.

Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient environment.

Initiates and evaluates patient and / or family education.

Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes in medical plan of care, and effective / ineffective nursing interventions.

Documents patient's response to nursing and other interventions.

Uses clinical judgment in evaluation activities to meet patient care needs of an assigned unit / floor including establishing priorities.

Monitors the safety and effectiveness of the environment and equipment.

Participates in activities to facilitate good interpersonal communications with the chosen facility.

Supports professional practice by observing the following : Uses knowledge and practices in accordance with 1) the Nurse Practice Act; 2) Standards of Nursing Practice; 3) Standards of Patient Care; 4) The Joint Commission, state and local laws; 5) Patient's Bill of Rights; and 6) Amergis Healthcare Staffing, nursing and client hospital policies.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements :

Current Registered Nurse License within the state of practice

Minimum of two years of experience

Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice

Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable

Current CPR if applicable

TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)

Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site

Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements

Ability to effectively elicit / provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required

Computer proficiency required

Must be at least 18 years of age

Next Steps :

For more details on this position, press "apply" and submit your resume. We'll review your resume and reach out to you to schedule a phone screen

Resumes can also be sent directly to Maria Battaglia, mabattag@amergis.com

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits :

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.