Job Description

American Traveler is offering a rewarding Med/Surg Travel Registered Nurse (RN) contract position in Honolulu Hawaii . Shift: Days 12 Job Length: 13 weeks -- RNs who work with us receive a highly competitive pay and benefits package. You\'ll enjoy the personalized client service that has earned up high ratings from travelers nationwide -- and the security that comes from working with an established Joint-Commission-certified agency.

More about traveling in Hawaii: Travel to one of most exotic destinations in the world and immerse yourself in lush tropical beauty. The Hawaiian archipelago is a paradise unto itself, comprised of eight islands where Hawaii nursing job specialists explore incredible volcanoes, turquoise surf and powdery beaches. Watch whales off the Kona Coast or do some Ala Moana shopping in Honolulu, where hundreds of great shops, boutiques, and restaurants serve local fare and trade Pacific Rim goods. Hawaii travel nursing jobs take you to an island wonderland where hospital staff is friendly and welcome Hawaii travel nurses with open arms.

Responsibilities RNs in med-surg provide adult care before and after medical procedures and surgeries. Facilities that hire med surg travel nurses include hospitals, outpatient clinics, specialty surgery centers, and long-term care facilities. Medical-surgical RN responsibilities include daily assessments, post-surgical assessments, and wound care. Additionally, these nurses continuously assess patient health status and evaluate patient treatments based on the results while administering medication and coordinating routine aspects of patient care. Most med-surg nurses carry a heavier patient load that intensive care nurses, often handling 5-7 patients at any given time.

Qualifications

• Valid BLS from the American Heart Association
• A valid professional license within the state of practice
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) credentialing through the American Heart Association is recommended and may be required for specific registered nurses and travel nurse positions
• Other specialty-related certifications are preferred and may be required for specific positions
• Proof of right to work in the United States
• Experience as a med-surg nurse in a hospital setting

Experience Requirements 12 months of occupational experience

Travel Nursing

American Traveler