Job Description
Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Johnson City, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty : Med Surg
- Discipline : RN
- Start Date : ASAP
- Duration : 11 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift : 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type : Travel
Position : Registered Nurse – Med Surg
Shift : Nights (12-hour shifts)
Schedule : 36 hours / week, every other weekend
Urgency : Not specified
Guaranteed Hours : 36
Contract Length : 86 days (13 weeks)
Description
The Med Surg Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care by protecting, promoting, and optimizing health; preventing illness and injury; and alleviating suffering through diagnosing and treating human responses. The RN is responsible for adhering to the New York State Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services policies, ANA Scope and Standards, the Nursing Code of Ethics, and the Bill of Patient Rights.
The RN fosters a caring and healing environment while remaining accountable for professional practice and ongoing development.
Unit Details / Patient Population
Med / Surg & OrthopedicsTotal joints : knees & hipsSpinePlastics : breast reductions, mastectomies with reconstructionPodiatryOrthopedic 23-hour staysMedical overflowKey Responsibilities
Assess, plan, coordinate, delegate, implement, and evaluate care for an assigned patient group.Serve as primary or accountable nurse as designated.Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management.Safely administer medications following UHS policy.Support productivity and effective resource utilization.Comply with all nursing standards, regulations, and policies.Participate in Shared Governance, unit councils, quality improvement, and peer review.Engage in professional development and required continuing education.Integrate evidence-based research into practice.Provide a supportive environment for new staff and students.Demonstrate and uphold United Health Services values.Perform additional duties as assigned.Required Skills & Experience
RN experience : 6 months – 3 yearsManagement experience : 0 – 3 years5+ years of direct experience preferredStrong collaboration and communication skillsCritical thinking and sound judgmentStrong organizational, planning, and time-management abilitiesReliability, quality focus, and safety awarenessPreferred Experience :
Prior acute care or ambulatory nursing experienceEducation
Required :
Graduate of an accredited nursing programPreferred :
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Licensure & Certifications
Required :
Current NYS RN LicenseBLS (AHA, HSI, or Red Cross)Additional unit-specific requirements per UHS Compliance MatrixPreferred :
Professional specialty certificationRelevant skill certifications (ACLS, PALS, TNCC), depending on unitAbout Nationwide Therapy Group
NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across the country. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize in staffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50 states. Our focus is YOU... the traveler! Our goal is to help you find the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters in the business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easy and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best... providing exceptional care to your patients!
Benefits
Holiday PayWeekly payGuaranteed Hours401k retirement planMedical benefitsMileage reimbursementReferral bonusLicense and certification reimbursementDental benefits