Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Communication Skills, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Medication Administration, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Organizational Skills, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Time Management, Treatment Evaluation, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills
Registered Nurse – Medical / Surgical (MS RN)
Location: Watertown, NY
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment. The ideal candidate will have strong Med/Surg and Coronary Care experience, excellent clinical judgment, and the flexibility to float between Med/Surg and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) settings as needed.
This position is best suited for experienced travelers who thrive in fast-paced hospital environments and are comfortable caring for a diverse patient population.
Schedule & Assignment Details
- Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
- 12-hour shifts
- 13-week assignment
- Weekend, holiday, and call requirements apply
Key Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nursing care to Medical/Surgical and PCU patients
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
- Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to clinical changes
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility policies
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions
- May be required to function in a charge nurse capacity as needed
Requirements
Experience
- Previous hospital RN experience preferred
- Coronary Care experience required
- Traveler must have completed at least one successful travel assignment
- First-time travelers will not be considered
- Must be comfortable floating between Med/Surg and PCU units
Education & Licensure
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current New York RN license required
- BLS certification required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire
Skills & Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of nursing principles and patient care practices
- Ability to assess patients’ clinical, educational, mental, and spiritual needs
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in high-stress situations
- Excellent leadership, prioritization, and delegation abilities
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to recognize and address patient and staff safety concerns, including safe patient handling techniques
For more details reach at
dparmar@navitashealth.com