Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Johnson City, NY
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Staff Nurse

Location: Johnson City, New York
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for protecting, promoting, and optimizing health and abilities, preventing illness and injury, and alleviating suffering through diagnosis, treatment, and advocacy in the care of individuals and families. The RN ensures compliance with nursing standards and professional development according to state regulations and nursing codes of ethics. The role promotes a caring and healing environment focused on patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients, serving as primary or accountable nurse as assigned.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management.
• Administer medications safely with knowledge of pharmacology.
• Participate in resource utilization including staffing, time management, and supplies.
• Comply with nursing practice standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support nursing governance, participate in improvement initiatives, and contribute to peer review.
• Engage in professional development and complete mandatory education.
• Integrate nursing research and evidence-based practice.
• Provide a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Minimum of 2 years of Med Surg nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience in management roles.