Location: Des Moines, IA (Must be open to floating between like units and out to our WL location if needed (9.5 miles)

Shift: Night: 7p7a, 13 Weeks contract

Start: ASAP

Unit Description: Orthopedic trauma specialty unit is a unique floor whose primary focus is orthopedic trauma patients. We are a 36-bed unit. Our type of patients consists of trauma in need of orthopedic surgery, total joint replacements, cervical-thoracic- lumbar spine surgery and general medical surgical patients. Our team is enthusiastic, diverse, upbeat about our patients and warm, welcoming environment supportive of new staff to advocate for our patients.

Job Description:

Medical-surgical nurses are registered nurses who provide care for primarily adult patients before and after surgical procedures. They coordinate healthcare plans with medical professionals, administer medications, and educate patients on surgical procedures.

Responsibilities:

• The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.





• Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.





• The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the Med/Surg/Telemetry Unit.





• The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients.





• He / She communicates with physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.





• Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.

Education/ Experience:

• Graduate of a program in professional nursing.





• Must have minimum 1+ years of recent Med surg experience

Certifications:

• Current and valid state RN License





• BLS Certification required





• ACLS Certification required

Other Mandatory Requirements:

• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19