3 Days Left! Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg - $2,218 per week
Company: Magnet Medical
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: July 5, 2025
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Job Description:
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a
travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty:Med Surg - Discipline:RN - Start
Date:07/14/2025 - Duration:13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift:8
hours, days - Employment Type:Travel ARegistered Nurse (RN) –
Clinicis responsible for providing direct patient care in an
outpatient clinic setting. This role involves assessing, educating,
and coordinating the care of patients in collaboration with
healthcare providers. Clinic RNs play a key role in managing
chronic conditions, performing diagnostic tests, administering
treatments and medications, and ensuring a positive patient
experience in a non-acute, often preventive care environment. This
position requires strong communication, clinical skills, and a
focus on patient education and support. Key Responsibilities: -
Patient Assessment and Care: - Perform initial and ongoing patient
assessments, including reviewing medical history, vital signs, and
relevant symptoms. - Collect patient data, including current
medications, allergies, and health concerns, to help guide
diagnosis and treatment plans. - Assist providers with physical
exams and assist with diagnostic procedures or minor treatments as
needed. - Administer medications, vaccines, and injections per
physician orders and within scope of practice. - Patient Education
and Counseling: - Educate patients about their medical conditions,
prescribed medications, lifestyle changes, and preventive care
strategies (e.g., diet, exercise, smoking cessation). - Provide
instructions for home care, such as wound care, medication
management, and follow-up care after procedures. - Offer emotional
support and counseling to patients, especially for those with
chronic conditions, helping them manage their health outside of the
clinic setting. - Treatment Administration and Procedures: -
Administer prescribed treatments, including IV infusions, blood
draws, and wound care, ensuring patient comfort and safety. -
Assist with routine diagnostic tests, such as EKGs, laboratory
specimen collection, and basic imaging procedures. - Prepare and
manage medical equipment and instruments, ensuring they are
sanitized and ready for use. - Coordination of Care: - Collaborate
with the healthcare team (physicians, nurse practitioners, medical
assistants) to create and implement individualized care plans. -
Schedule follow-up appointments, diagnostic tests, and specialty
consultations as needed. - Communicate effectively with patients,
families, and the healthcare team to ensure coordinated care and
seamless transitions between appointments or procedures. - Monitor
patient progress and provide ongoing support to ensure treatment
plans are being followed. - Health Promotion and Preventive Care: -
Advocate for patient wellness by promoting preventive services such
as annual check-ups, cancer screenings, immunizations, and wellness
exams. - Identify risk factors for common conditions and provide
educational materials and resources to encourage healthy lifestyle
changes. - Assist in managing chronic disease care (e.g., diabetes,
hypertension, asthma) by monitoring patient symptoms and supporting
self-management strategies. - Documentation and Record Keeping: -
Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in the electronic
medical record (EMR) system, documenting patient history,
assessments, treatments, and outcomes. - Ensure all patient
interactions, diagnoses, and treatments are appropriately
documented in accordance with clinic protocols and legal standards.
- Complete necessary paperwork, such as consent forms, insurance
verifications, and referrals, in a timely manner. - Infection
Control and Safety: - Adhere to infection control practices,
including proper hand hygiene, sterilization of medical equipment,
and ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. -
Ensure that all safety protocols are followed, including proper
disposal of medical waste and monitoring for potential patient
safety hazards. - Administrative and Support Functions: - Assist in
the triage of patient calls, answering medical inquiries, and
advising on home care instructions or follow-up procedures. -
Support clinic operations by managing patient flow, maintaining
supplies, and handling administrative tasks as required. - Maintain
inventory of medical supplies and medications, ordering and
restocking as needed to ensure clinic operations run smoothly. -
Quality Improvement and Professional Development: - Participate in
clinic quality improvement initiatives, ensuring that care
processes are continuously evaluated and improved. - Stay current
with the latest medical guidelines, nursing practices, and clinic
protocols through ongoing professional development, training, and
certification. - Engage in patient satisfaction initiatives,
ensuring high levels of patient care and service. Magnet Medical
Job ID . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per
week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be
determined. Posted job title: RN - Clinc
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