Medical-Surgical RN
Johnson City, NY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor. The position provides patient-centered nursing care for individuals with complex medical and cardiac needs, including assessment, care planning, medication administration, patient education, and coordination of care. The role supports evidence-based practice, professional development, quality initiatives, and a safe, healing environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week, including every other weekend.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Current New York State Registered Nurse license.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, Health & Safety Institute, or American Red Cross.
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
  • Cardiac telemetry experience.
  • Five or more years of direct experience.
  • Proficiency in nursing care, pharmacology, medication administration, health promotion, disease management, collaboration, communication, clinical judgment, critical thinking, organization, time management, problem-solving, quality, reliability, and safety and risk management.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
  • Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.
  • Professional certification in a related nursing specialty.
  • Relevant skills certifications, such as Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), when required by the assigned unit.
• Additional Information:
  • Provides care for patients following cardiac catheterization, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, pacemaker placement, and postoperative open-heart procedures.
  • Manages patients transferred from critical care following cardiovascular stabilization.
  • Administers cardiac infusions, including amiodarone, diltiazem, and dopamine, at established rates without titration.
  • Provides care involving chest tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, bilevel positive airway pressure, and high-flow oxygen.
  • Supports patient and family education related to health promotion and disease management.
  • Participates in nursing quality improvement, shared governance, peer review, continuing education, and evidence-based practice.
  • Assignment duration is 13 weeks.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits