Travel Nurse RN - Acute Care
Johnson City, New York
United Health Services Hospitals Inc - 33-57 Harrison Street

Job Opportunity: Staff Nurse Specialty Care

Location: Johnson City, New York
Employment Type: Clinical - Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for protecting, promoting, and optimizing health and abilities, preventing illness and injury, and alleviating suffering through diagnosis, treatment, and advocacy for individuals and families. The RN must comply with all professional standards and regulations, promote a patient-centered healing environment, and support professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients.
• Serve as primary or accountable nurse as assigned.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management.
• Administer medications safely following hospital policies.
• Manage resources effectively including staffing, time, and supplies.
• Comply with nursing practice standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Nursing Shared Governance, improvement initiatives, and peer review.
• Engage in professional development and mandatory education.
• Integrate nursing research and evidence-based practice.
• Support learning for new employees and students.
• Perform Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator duties when assigned.
• Participate in the Clinical Ladder Program as expertise develops.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6 months to 3 years of nursing (RN) experience (higher value is 3 years).
• Strong collaboration and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Critical thinking and sound judgment.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to quality, reliability, safety, and risk management.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous clinical nursing experience in acute care or ambulatory settings.

Education Requirements

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

Certifications & Licensure

• Required:

  • Current New York State Registered Nurse License.
  • BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross).
• Preferred:

  • CCRN certification.
  • Relevant skills certifications such as ACLS, PALS, TNCC as required by unit.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.