Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry - $1,677 per week

Fusion Medical Staffing‑Nursing seeks a travel nurse RN specializing in Med‑Surg/Telemetry for a 13‑week assignment in Lorain, Ohio.

Assignment Details

• Specialty: Med‑Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours: 36 per week (12‑hour nights)
• Employment Type: Travel

Responsibilities

• Explain procedures and treatments to patients and families, addressing concerns and ensuring understanding.
• Administer 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.
• Maintain 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 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 Qualifications

• One year of recent Med‑Surg/Telemetry 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.

Essential Skills

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and strong interpersonal communication.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and communicating in English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and proficiency in PC skills.
• Physical ability to remain stationary, move equipment (50‑100 lbs), push, pull, and bend.
• Collaborative skills to work effectively with diverse personnel.
• Technical/motor skills for fine manipulation and use of department equipment.
• Mental resilience to cope with frequent public contact, deadlines, and irregular schedules.
• Visual acuity and effective communication for sensory requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with coverage from day one.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1,560 hours.
• Life and short‑term disability benefits.
• 401(k) matching.
• Refer‑a‑friend bonus program.
• 24/7 recruiter support.
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs.

Fusion is an EOE/E‑Verify Employer.