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

Job Summary:
The Registered Nurse (RN) is tasked with protecting, promoting, and optimizing health, preventing illness and injury, and alleviating suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human responses. The RN acts as an advocate for the care of individuals and families, ensuring compliance with all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with relevant nursing regulations and professional codes. The RN fosters a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a designated group of patients, serving as a primary nurse or accountable nurse as assigned.
• Educate patients and their families on health promotion and disease management utilizing available resources.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with established policies and a thorough knowledge of pharmacology.
• Contribute to productivity and effective resource utilization, including staffing, time management, and procurement of supplies.
• Comply with all nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies.
• Engage actively in the Nursing Shared Governance Model, supporting the Unit Council and participating in quality improvement initiatives.
• Commit to professional development, continuing education, and complete all mandatory training requirements.
• Integrate nursing research and current evidence into clinical practice.
• Foster a supportive learning environment for new staff and students.
• Adhere to organizational values and perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Six (6) months to three (3) years of nursing (RN) experience.
• Up to three (3) years of management experience.
• Five (5) or more years of direct nursing experience.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and critical thinking.
• Organizational understanding and aptitude for planning.
• Problem-solving skills and reliability regarding safety and risk management.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

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

Education:

• Required: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Current RN license in NYS.
• BLS Certification from an accredited organization.
• Unit-specific certification requirements as outlined in the Compliance Matrix.

Preferred Certifications & Licensure:

• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty.
• Relevant skills certification such as ACLS, PALS, or TNCC as required by the assigned unit.

Schedule Notes:

This position requires a commitment to a schedule of 12 nights (7pm-7am) with some flexibility, totaling 36 hours per week. Experience in Med-Surg nursing, including wound care and IV skills (starting and accessing PICCs, ports, etc.), is required for this role.