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

Job Summary

Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Floor. This position provides patient-centered nursing care through assessment, planning, coordination, medication administration, education, and evaluation of outcomes. The Registered Nurse supports safe, evidence-based practice, professional development, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the health and well-being of patients and families.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with some flexibility, totaling 36 hours per week for a 13-week assignment.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
  • Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA), Health Safety Institute (HSI), or American Red Cross.
  • At least 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience.
  • Wound care experience and intravenous (IV) skills, including starting and accessing peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and implanted ports.
• 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 Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC), as required by the assigned unit.
• Additional Information:
  • Assesses, plans, delegates, coordinates, implements, and evaluates nursing care for an assigned group of patients.
  • Educates patients and families regarding health promotion and disease management.
  • Administers medications safely in accordance with established policies and nursing standards.
  • Complies with nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and professional codes of ethics.
  • Participates in quality improvement, shared governance, peer review, continuing education, and professional development activities.
  • Provides a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.
  • Promotes effective communication, critical thinking, organization, collaboration, safety, and risk management in clinical practice.

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