Travel Nurse - RN - MS / TELE - Medical Surgical / Telemetry - Hiring Now

CrossMed Healthcare is seeking an experienced Medical Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse for an exciting Travel Nursing job in North Little Rock, AR. Shift : Inquire Start Date : 10 / 13 / 2025 Duration : 12 weeks

Summary

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and / or Night Resource Supervisor, this position assesses plans, organizes and evaluates all aspects of patient care for assigned unit / patients.

Reports to : Clinical Coordinator and / or Night Resource Supervisor

Essential Job Functions

1. Utilizes the nursing process to provide quality patient care according to established standards of care which includes planning, implementing, evaluating and adjusting plan of care, and discharge planning based on expected patient outcomes.

1.1 Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.

1.2 Completes ongoing patient assessment and documents according to policy.

1.3 Completes nursing assessment within 2 hours of admission, or designates reason for incompleteness. Reviews database and nutrition screen.

1.4 Participates in the development of patient plan of care to include patient problems, goals, evaluations and interventions.

1.5 Reports symptoms and significant changes in patient’s condition to appropriate personnel.

1.6 Assesses, collaborates and coordinates patient’s discharge planning needs and readiness for discharge with other members of the care team.

2. Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

2.1 Follows age specific standards in administering medications based on patient’s age.

2.2 Follows age specific standards of care during altered states of consciousness related to analgesia, conscious sedation or anesthesia.

2.3 Uses age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines to perform treatments

Incorporates cultural and developmental needs into plan of care.

3.1 In collaboration with the patient / family, and in a developmentally and culturally appropriate manner, implements the plan of care.

3.2 Demonstrates competency in the provision of nursing care according to established standards of nursing practice and in a developmentally appropriate manner.

4. Demonstrates critical thinking skills, ability to provide and delegate activities to staff based on patient assessment and the requirements to deliver care in a safe efficient manner maximizing positive outcomes for the patient.

5. Provides documentation of patient care in the patient record according to established standards of nursing care.

6. Collaborates and works cooperatively with physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team in formal and informal teaching of patients and / or family about his or her disease process and wellness promotion plan and discharge planning.

6.1 Assesses patient / family learning needs, abilities, preferences, and readiness to learn.

6.2 Utilizes a collaborative interdisciplinary process to provide appropriate patient / family education.

6.3 Utilizes available information to evaluate the effectiveness of teaching in producing the desired patient outcomes and makes adjustments in teaching as indicated

BLS and ACLS Required

Takes flu exemptions

Covid vax not required

About CrossMed Healthcare :

CrossMed Healthcare specializes in connecting Allied traveling health professionals with exceptional travel assignments across the country. Our team helps healthcare professionals explore various opportunities, whether in hospitals, clinics, or other healthcare facilities, while offering personalized support throughout the entire assignment process. With a commitment to quality and efficiency, we strive to make the journey of finding and securing travel assignments as seamless as possible for our valued healthcare professionals. Join the CrossMed team today and embark on a rewarding and adventurous career in healthcare!

Enjoy benefits :

• 24 / 7 Support : from finding a contract, to sourcing housing, locating travel arrangements and everything in between we're there to help you!
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance + 401K plans
• Earn up to a $500 referral bonus for friends who complete their assignment!
• Explore the country with a variety of contracts in various settings