Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg in North Little Rock, AR

TravelNurseSource is working with CrossMed Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72118! About The Position 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 28354542EXPTEMP 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Stand out in the competitive healthcare field by showcasing a resume filled with varied experiences in different regions and healthcare settings. Employers value the adaptability and resilience gained through travel nursing. Travel nurses often play crucial roles in responding to healthcare crises or natural disasters. Contributing during critical times allows you to make a meaningful impact on communities in need. Travel nursing is a fulfilling adventure. The combination of professional growth, personal enrichment, and the excitement of exploring new places makes it a unique and rewarding career choice.

Location: North Little Rock, Arkansas, US

Posted Date: 9/16/2025