Travel RN Med Surg | Lorain, Ohio

Embark on a rewarding travel nursing journey to Lorain, Ohio, a lakeside city with a vibrant atmosphere, scenic waterfront parks, and rich cultural heritage. Lorain offers the perfect blend of professional opportunity and relaxing recreation: enjoy bustling local festivals, tranquil lakeshore escapes, and a welcoming community during your time off. This travel assignment in a dynamic acute care setting not only presents a chance to enhance your clinical skills, but also enables you to broaden your nursing knowledge through exposure to progressive workplace practices and leadership strategies, further elevating your resume with diverse experiences.

Schedule/Hours

• 12-hour PM shifts
• Every other weekend and every other holiday rotation

Position Highlights

• Care for adult and geriatric populations within a 29-bed Med Surg/Telemetry unit
• Typical patient ratio of 1:5 to 1:6, specifically nights
• Patient population includes ortho, neuro, and telemetry cases
• Hands-on exposure to wounds vacs, PICC/central lines, BiPAP/CPAP/High Flow oxygen delivery, and monitoring/maintaining non-titratable drips
• Collaborate closely with skilled ancillary staff and benefit from efficient lab support

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license (multistate/compact eligible)
• Minimum two years of Med Surg/Telemetry experience
• Proficient in managing insulin drips
• BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certifications required
• Completion of Dysrhythmia Exam (study guide provided)
• Previous travel nursing not required
• Must be able to verify and interpret telemetry strips in EPIC

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Telemetry, critical care, or progressive care certifications (CCRN, PCCN)
• Experience with advanced airway modalities and hemodynamic monitoring

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Serve as primary liaison for patient care coordination
• Administer medications safely and accurately
• Prioritize and respond to rapidly changing patient conditions
• Support patients and families, advocating for their care needs and choices

Travel Nursing Advantages

• Enjoy premium compensation and a benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, 401(k) with employer match, and job security
• Tax-advantaged housing and meal stipends to maximize your take-home pay
• Dedicated travel assistance for a stress-free relocation and ongoing support throughout your assignment

Advance your career while savoring new adventures in Lorain. Apply now to embark on a meaningful professional and personal journey!