? High Salary: Travel Nurse RN - Float
Company: FlexStaff
Location: Danbury
Posted on: June 30, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description FlexStaff is seeking a travel nurse RN Float for
a travel nursing job in Danbury, Connecticut. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty: Float - Discipline: RN - Duration: 13
weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment
Type: Travel Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated
group of patients using the nursing process of assessment,
diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and
evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other
health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and
treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in
coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of
the patient care unit team. Responsibilities: *1. Assesses the
patient’s physiologic health status Conducts patient interview,
explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others,
reviews patient’s chart and answers questions correctly and
courteously; Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular,
respiratory, renal and neurological health status; Determines
mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and
adjusts plan of care, as appropriate; Assesses level of pain and
pain management; Communicates/documents patient’s physiologic
health status and plan of care. *2. Assesses patient’s psychosocial
health status Elicits perception of medical/nursing care and the
expectation of care; Determines coping mechanism, knowledge level,
and ability to comprehend; Identifies cultural/ethnic requirements
to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction; Communicates and
documents psychological status and care plan; support group,
counseling services, social services. *3. Identifies patient
outcome Develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes;
Identifies actual/potential patient problems; Identifies patient’s
need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental
assessment; Develops patient outcome statement (s) and establishes
individualized patient goals. *4. Formulates the plan of care and
establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome
Identifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary
to achieve expected outcome; Coordinates the cost-effective use of
supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome;
Documents the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and
other health team members. *5. Implements the plan of care
Maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure that
safety precautions/needs are followed. (Side rails up, call lights
and bedside stand within reach, etc.); Exercises professional
skills related to the plan of care; Reassesses patients as needed
and appropriately revises plan of care; Correctly administers
prescribed treatments; Correctly uses equipment necessary for
patient care; Provides emotional support to patient and significant
other; Applies scientific principles in performing procedures;
carries them out safely, timely and efficiently; Makes accurate
observations of patient’s conditions during treatments/procedures.
Reports and records same as appropriate; Keeps accurate
documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition, as
well as patient’s responses to medical and nursing interventions;
Uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental
policy; Acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency
situation, managing self, patients and other employees; Provides a
calm, quiet, restful atmosphere. Communicates effectively with the
patient’s family or caretakers; Participates in planning for
discharge and coordinates referrals, as appropriate; Provides
discharge instructions to patient and significant other. *6.
Evaluates care provided for patient outcome Demonstrates ability to
measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same; Performs
variance analysis related to outcome data for performance
improvement; Designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve
care in Unit; Keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment,
activity and condition; Uses appropriate methods of documentation
according to departmental policy. *7. Collaborates with other care
team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen;
provides direction to other members of the care team Collaborates
with the appropriate physician on patient’s plan of care;
Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as
prescribed by the Physician; Assists the Physician during
treatments and/or diagnostic procedures; Keeps the Patient Care
Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes in patient’s
condition and/or treatments, as appropriate; Uses clinical judgment
in delegating assignments to the Patient Care Associate, Support
Care Associate and Clerical Service Associate in providing patient
care, and ensures that assignments are completed in a timely
fashion. *8. Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care Performs preventive
skin care measures Applies simple dressings, maintaining principles
of aseptic technique; Applies warm & cold compresses, consistent
with facility procedure; Performs irrigations, consistent with
Facility procedure; Performs other procedures related to skin care,
as necessary. *9. Administers medications correctly and safely
Correctly identifies medication: action; dosage; side effects and
implications for the patient; Meets standard on medication
administration examination; Demonstrates preparation of local
solutions; Demonstrates preparation of I.V. drips; Administers and
documents medication correctly; Administers IVP medication as per
department policy and procedure; Educates patients and significant
others related to drug and food interactions. *10. Participates in
patient and family education Provides the patient with an
explanation of his/her condition as indicated; Communicates
assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and
verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and to
appropriate agencies; Recognizes and utilizes health teaching
opportunities and resources /materials available for this teaching;
Provides for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for
post-hospital care; Evaluates the effectiveness of teaching by
feedback from patient/family and documents same. 11. Performs
related duties, as required FlexStaff Job ID 2025-0507-84. Pay
package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject
to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About FlexStaff FlexStaff is a leading staffing agency based in the
New York area that connects job seekers with temporary,
temporary-to-hire, and permanent roles across multiple industries.
We also provide travel staffing assignments for New York’s largest
healthcare provider, Northwell Health, with 20 hospitals throughout
the New York area. Our travel division staffs all RN specialties,
respiratory therapists, imaging and other allied health
professionals for Northwell Health locations throughout Manhattan,
Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, and Westchester—a great
opportunity to experience all New York has to offer while gaining
experience at one of the top healthcare providers. What sets us
apart · Direct hospital employment at one of the 20 Northwell
Health hospitals located throughout Manhattan, Queens, Staten
Island, Long Island and Westchester. · No third-party agency, which
means faster turnaround time on contracted offers, higher
compensation, and better opportunity for assignments. · A
knowledgeable and dedicated recruitment and on-boarding team that
will work with you throughout your FlexStaff travel career. What we
offer · 8-13-week assignments with possibility of extension ·
Guaranteed hours on all assignments · Competitive compensation
packages · Tax-free stipends for meals, lodging, and travel · Only
travel division with direct access to Northwell Health
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