Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry - $1,889 per week in Allentown, PA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Med/Surg / Telemetry Location: State College, PA Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $1,889 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/3/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified Med/Surg / Tele RN in State College, Pennsylvania, 16801! ID: 75144905 Shift: 12 hrs shifts 0645-1915, every other weekend Description: Preference will be given to those with EPIC patient charting experience POSITION SUMMARY Responsible to the Unit Manager for the overall nursing practice of the unit during the shift assigned. In the absence of the Unit Manager, the RN is responsible to the Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse or the Nursing House Supervisor of the shift. Provides professional nursing care based on current nursing knowledge through use of the nursing process. This includes the responsibility for assessment of the patient's needs, development of the plan of care to meet those needs, implementation of nursing measures and evaluation of the effectiveness of the nursing care and other treatment measures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The Nurse Collects Patient Health Data data collection based on the patient's immediate condition or llecting pertinent data using appropriate assessment techniques based on the patient's and family s developmental levels, health status and identified learning needs.Involving the patient, significant others, and other health care providers when appropriate in data collection.Using a data collection process that is systematic and ongoing.Documenting relevant data in a retrievable form. The Nurse Analyzes the Assessment Data in Determining Diagnoses that from the assessment data.Validated with the patient, significant others, and other health care providers.Documented in a manner that facilitates the determination of expected outcomes and plan of care. The Nurse Identifies Expected Outcomes Individualized to the Patient. Outcomes from the diagnoses.Documented as measurable goals.Formulated with the patient and other health care providers when possible.Realistic in relation to the patient's present and potential capabilities.Attainable in relation to resources available to the patient.Attainable within the time estimate established.Directed toward providing continuity of care. The Nurse Develops A Plan of Care that Prescribes Interventions to Attain Expected Outcomes. The Plan:Is individualized to meet the patient's developmental and health status needs.Is developed with the patient, significant others and other health care providers, when appropriate, and considers role relationships and interaction patterns of family members.Reflects current nursing practice.Includes appropriate interventions to meet the patient's and family s identified learning needs.Is documented.Provides for continuity of care including post discharge. The Nurse Implements the Interventions Identified in the Plan of Care. Interventions with the established plan of care.Implemented to prevent potential developmental and health problems in vulnerable patients and at risk families.Directed at assisting patients and families to understand and cope with developmental and traumatic situations during illness.Implemented in a safe and appropriate manner.Documented. The Nurse Evaluates the Patient's Progress Toward Attainment of Outcomes using a systematic and ongoing process.Documenting the patient's responses to interventions.Evaluating the effectiveness of interventions in relation to outcomes.Using ongoing assessment data to revise diagnoses, outcomes, and the plan of care as needed.Documenting revisions in diagnoses, outcomes, and the plan of care.Involving the patient, significant others, and other health care providers in the evaluation process, when appropriate. The Nurse Systematically Evaluates the Quality and Effectiveness of Nursing Practice in quality of care activities as appropriate to the individual's position, education, and practice environment. Such activities may of aspects of care and development of indicators used to monitor the effectiveness of nursing llection of data to monitor quality and identify opportunities for improving nursing care.Recommendation and implementation of activities to improve the quality of nursing practice and patient outcomes.Participation on interdisciplinary teams that evaluate clinical practice or health services.Development of policies and procedures to improve quality of care.The nurse uses the results of quality of care activities to initiate changes in practice.The nurse uses the results of quality of care activities to initiate changes throughout the health care delivery system, as appropriate. The Nurse Evaluates His/Her Own Nursing Practice in Relation to Professional Practice Standards and Relevant Statutes and Regulations in performance appraisal on a regular basis, identifying areas of strength as well as areas for professional/practice development.Seeking constructive feedback regarding his/her own practice.Taking action to achieve goals identified during performance appraisal.Participating in peer review as appropriate. The Nurse Acquires and Maintains Current Knowledge in Nursing Practice in ongoing educational activities related to clinical knowledge and professional issues.Seeking experiences to maintain clinical skills and demonstrate clinical competency.Seeking knowledge and skills appropriate to the practice setting and related to the designated age specific population(s) served.Updating knowledge and clinical skills on an ongoing basis including but not limited to successful completion and maintenance of Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (HCP BLS) certification. HCP BLS must be completed within four (4) months of the end of probation. The Nurse Contributes to the Professional development of Peers, Colleagues and Others knowledge and skills with colleagues and others.Providing peers with constructive feedback regarding their ntributing to an environment that is conducive to clinical education of nursing students, as appropriate. The Nurse's Decisions and Actions On Behalf Of Patients Are Determined In An Ethical Manner by the "Code for Nurses" and the "Patient's Bill of Rights".Maintaining patient confidentiality.Acting as a patient advocate.Delivering care in a nonjudgmental and nondiscriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient diversity.Delivering care in a manner that preserves/protects patient autonomy, dignity and rights.Seeking available resources to help formulate ethical decisions. The Nurse Collaborates With The Patient, Significant Others, and Health Care Providers in Providing Patient Care with the patient, significant others and health care providers regarding patient care and nursing s role in the provision of nsulting with health care providers for patient care, as needed.Making referrals, including provisions for continuity of care, as needed. The Nurse Uses Research Findings in Practice interventions substantiated by research as appropriate to the individual's position, education and practice environment.Participating in research activities as appropriate to the individual's position, education and practice environment. Such activities may of clinical problems suitable for nursing research.Participation in data collection.Using research findings in the development of policies and procedures and guidelines for patient care. The Nurse Considers Factors Related to Safety, Effectiveness and Cost in Planning and Delivery Patient Care factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost when two or more practice options would result in the same expected patient outcome.Assigning or delegating care based on the needs of the patient and the knowledge and skill of the provider selected.Assisting the patient and significant others in identifying and securing appropriate services available to address health-related needs.Promoting an environment free of hazards to growth, development, and wellness, and one that promotes recovery from illness. The Nurse Demonstrates Leadership Skills and delegating unit and patient care activities, as appropriate.Demonstrating flexibility in a changing health care environment.Assumes other duties and responsibilities related to job classification and department as assigned by the unit director/manager. The Nurse Meets the Specialty Standards of Nursing Practice Applicable to His/Her Primary Area of Nursing Practice. The specialty Standards of Nursing Practice that may apply - Mental HealthONSASPANARN The Nurse participates in the out of facility transport of patients utilizing the nursing process. Reference: ANA Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91 About Mindlance Health Mindlance Health is one of the fastest-growing US staffing firm for 9 consecutive years. We focus on Nursing, Allied Health, and Healthcare IT staffing. We are a firm that advocates for mindfulness, balance, inclusion and diversity in the work and in the services that we do. With our proven track record and as a recognized leader and innovator in the healthcare staffing industry, we are able to partner with top-tier hospitals and medical institutions nationwide, helping you land a solid and thriving career every time. Mindlance Health is a firm driven by people-centric principles placing our clients' and clinicians' best interests first with our commitment to: Excellence in contingent healthcare staffing solutions, Long-term thriving partnerships, Above average industry compensation rates Innovative and diverse work cultures An outstanding, high-touch recruitment process. At Mindlance Health, we are on a mission to help healthcare travelers be an infectious agent of quality care wherever they go. Join us, work with us, be with us thrive the Mindlance Health Way! Explore the possibilities of working with us: to learn more about Mindlance Health, visit us at to check our travel healthcare openings, visit Requirements Required for Onboarding • BLS • Core Exam - Nursing • MS/Tele Exam 29147493EXPPLAT