Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Johnson City, NY
ND Global Consulting Services
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) – Job Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a qualified Registered Nurse (RN) to provide safe, compassionate, and patient-centered nursing care. The RN will be responsible for assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating patient care while ensuring compliance with New York State Nurse Practice Act, ANA standards, and United Health Services policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Provide patient-centered care while maintaining a safe and supportive healing environment.
• Educate patients and their families on health promotion, disease management, and available healthcare resources.
• Safely administer medications in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and positive outcomes.
• Manage time, staffing resources, supplies, and other clinical responsibilities efficiently.
• Follow nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, unit councils, peer reviews, and shared governance activities.
• Maintain professional development through continuing education and mandatory training.
• Apply evidence-based nursing practices and current clinical research.
• Support and guide new employees and nursing students in their learning and development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Previous RN experience (6 months–3 years as listed in the job requirements).
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time-management abilities.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of patient safety, risk management, and quality improvement.
• Reliability and understanding of healthcare organizational policies.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute-care or ambulatory setting.
• Previous management or leadership experience.
• Five or more years of direct experience, as specified in the job requirements.

Education:

• Required: Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Current BLS certification from AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross.
• Additional unit-specific certifications as outlined in the facility's compliance requirements.

Preferred Certifications:

• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty.
• Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or TNCC, depending on the assigned unit.