Medical Surgical Travel Nurse
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Job overview
CommonSpirit Health is hiring a Medical Surgical Travel Nurse. The National Internal Traveler RN provides independent patient care across various clinical settings, utilizing advanced patient care skills while continuously enhancing knowledge through education and involvement beyond basic requirements. The role demands exceptional clinical expertise, adaptability, proactive professional development, and a steadfast commitment to high‑quality care in dynamic environments.
Key focus areas include Assess, plan, and implement nursing care while ensuring patient comfort, Anticipate, identify, and respond to informational and emotional needs of patients and families, and Guide and direct healthcare personnel in caring for patients.
Successful candidates bring 2 Years Med/Surg Acute Registered Nurse Experience, ADN, and Nursing Diploma. Important skills include Assessing Nursing Care, Planning Nursing Care, Implementing Nursing Care, Ensuring Patient Comfort, Anticipating Patient Needs, and Identifying Patient Needs.
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Job Summary and Responsibilities
As a National Internal Traveler RN, you will be a direct clinical registered nurse providing independent patient care within your scope of practice.
Daily, you will utilize your advanced patient care skills, continuously enhancing your nursing knowledge, skills, and behaviors through education and involvement beyond basic job requirements.
Success in this role requires exceptional clinical expertise, strong adaptability, a proactive approach to professional development, and a steadfast commitment to independent, high-quality patient care in dynamic settings.
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Assesses, plans, and implements nursing care while ensuring patient comfort.
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Anticipates, identifies, and responds to informational and emotional needs of patients and families.
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Guides and directs healthcare personnel (i.e., Patient Care Technicians) in caring for patients.
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Maintains knowledge of equipment setup, maintenance, and use (i.e., IV pumps, monitoring equipment, and drainage devices) Utilizes safeguards such as IV pump drug library and monitor alarms with necessary.
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Initiates emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).
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Assists with patient care duties/tasks (i.e., emptying drainage devices, ambulating, and hygiene).
Job Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
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Minimum 2 years of experience as registered nurse in specialty area(s) (e.g., medical/surgical, telemetry, intensive care, emergency department, operating room, post-anesthesia recovery, pediatrics, maternal-child health)
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ADN or Nursing Diploma
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Current unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse from the state(s) in which he or she will be practicing and/or compact state license
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Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS.)
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Other credentials may be required based on specialty and area(s) of assignment as specified by the requesting facility, state license and other regulatory requirements for local, state and federal agencies.
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Certification in specialty preferred; certifications and competencies to support care area and patient population served.
Preferred:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Where You'll Work
At the heart of CommonSpirit Health's ministry are the national office departments that provide the foundational support, resources, and expertise that empower local communities to focus on what they do best—caring for patients. Our teams bring together expertise in clinical excellence, operations, finance, human resources, legal, supply chain, technology, and mission integration.
Guided by our faith-based values, the national office fosters consistency, alignment, and innovation across CommonSpirit. By centralizing expertise and leveraging economies of scale, we enable each location to operate efficiently while maintaining flexibility to address unique local community needs. From advancing digital solutions to driving health equity, these departments extend the healing presence of humankindness everywhere we serve.
Pay Range
$20.00 - $80.00 /hour
We are an equal opportunity employer.
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