Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Elmhurst, NY
MedCadre
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Title: Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Elmhurst, NY

Start date: ASAP

Job Type: Contract

Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Possible Extension)

Shift: 11.5 hours a day, 3 shifts a week.

Shift Type: Nights and Days

Weekly Hours: 34.5 hours weekly

Job Overview:

A Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical provides comprehensive nursing care to patients with a wide range of medical conditions in an acute care setting. The role involves delivering both routine and urgent clinical care, coordinating treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress. Medical-Surgical RNs work in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality care comparable to other inpatient units, with a strong focus on patient safety, clinical accuracy, and timely interventions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
• Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
• Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
• Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
• Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
• Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
• Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
• Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
• Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.
• Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.

Required Qualifications:

• NY active RN License
• Active BLS AHA
• 2 years of RN - med surg experience
• ACLS (Prefer)