Medical-Surgical RN
Astoria, NY
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Nurse (RN), Medical Surgical Floor. The role provides comprehensive nursing care for preoperative and postoperative patients in a correctional healthcare setting. Responsibilities include patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, intravenous therapy, patient education, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 11.5 hours per shift, three shifts per week, with a minimum of 34.5 hours per week; monthly scheduling and availability every other weekend are required.
• Required Qualifications: Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution; active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) license with primary source verification; American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification where applicable; at least two years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience in an acute-care or post-acute setting, with the most recent experience within the past year.
• Preferred Qualifications: Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
• Additional Information:
  • Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care plans.
  • Provides direct bedside nursing care and evaluates medical information for preoperative and postoperative patients.
  • Administers and documents prescribed medications.
  • Performs dressing changes, catheter insertion, and intravenous therapy.
  • Adjusts specialized medical equipment and records relevant measurements.
  • Monitors vital signs and reports adverse medication reactions promptly.
  • Collaborates with the healthcare team on discharge planning.
  • Educates patients and families regarding surgical procedures and postoperative care.
  • Maintains accurate patient files, medical charts, and health records.
  • Follows established nursing practices, standards, and protocols.

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