? Only 24h Left: Travel Nurse RN - Gastroenterology - $2,446 per week
Company: FlexStaff
Location: Danbury
Posted on: June 26, 2025
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Job Description:
FlexStaff is seeking a travel nurse RN Gastroenterology for a
travel nursing job in Danbury, Connecticut. Job Description &
Requirements - Specialty:Gastroenterology - Discipline:RN -
Duration:10 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift:8 hours, days -
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 FlexStaff Job ID . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts
and 40 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
assignmentsfor 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 forNorthwell Health
locationsthroughout 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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