Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Johnson City, NY
Modern Healthcare Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is dedicated to protecting, promoting, and optimizing health and abilities, preventing illness and injury, and alleviating suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses. The RN advocates for the care of individuals and families, ensuring compliance with all practice standards and professional development as guided by the New York State Nurse Practice Act, relevant policies, and ethical codes. A strong emphasis is placed on fostering a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients, acting as the primary or accountable nurse as assigned.
• Educate patients and their families on health promotion and disease management utilizing available resources.
• Administer medications safely, leveraging a working knowledge of pharmacology, in accordance with established policies.
• Contribute to effective resource utilization including staffing, time management, and supplies.
• Comply with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and policies.
• Support the Nursing Shared Governance Model by participating in unit councils and quality improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development and complete all mandatory educational requirements.
• Incorporate current nursing research and evidence into practice.
• Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.
• Adhere to organizational values and perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Six months to three years of nursing (RN) experience.
• No management experience to three years preferred.
• Over five years of direct nursing experience.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Critical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Reliability and a commitment to quality and safety in patient care.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Previous clinical nursing experience in acute care or ambulatory settings.

Required Education:

• A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Current NYS RN License.
• BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross).
• Unit-specific requirements (to be validated prior to candidate submission).

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty.
• Relevant skills certification (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by the assigned unit.

Languages:

• English: Read, Write, Speak