Travel Staff Nurse Specialty Care - $2,917 per week

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for protecting, promoting, and optimizing the health and abilities of patients. The RN plays a crucial role in the prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering, and advocating for individuals and families. Compliance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act, professional nursing standards, and hospital policies is essential, while promoting a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a designated group of patients as the primary nurse or accountable nurse.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management utilizing available resources.
• Administer medications safely and in accordance with hospital policy, utilizing a working knowledge of pharmacology.
• Contribute to productivity and effective resource utilization, including time management, staffing, supplies, and services.
• Comply with nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies.
• Participate in and support the Nursing Shared Governance Model through involvement in the Unit Council and improvement initiatives.
• Engage in professional development, continuing education, and complete all mandatory training requirements.
• Incorporate nursing research and current evidence into clinical practice.
• Foster a supportive learning environment for new employees and students.
• Perform responsibilities related to the Charge Nurse or Shift Coordinator when assigned.
• Participate in the Clinical Ladder Program as knowledge and expertise develop.
• Complete other assigned duties as required.

Requirements

• Six (6) months to three (3) years of nursing (RN) experience.
• Collaboration and effective communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Strong critical thinking and judgement capabilities.
• Effective organizational understanding and planning skills, including time management.
• Problem-solving aptitude.
• A commitment to quality and reliability.
• Knowledge of safety and risk management principles.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current New York State Registered Nurse License.
• BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross).
• Unit-specific requirements as outlined in the Compliance Matrix.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting.
• Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing.
• CCRN certification.
• Relevant skills certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TNCC) as required by the assigned unit.

Schedule

• Work Hours: 4, 10-hour shifts (Monday to Friday) from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
• The focus is on Cardiothoracic Surgery, with potential coverage for general surgery based on volume.
• Call Hours: 3 to 4 shifts per week extending from the end of the worked shift until the start of the next scheduled shift, including every other weekend from Friday after the shift to Monday morning at 6 AM.

Benefits

• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Guaranteed Hours
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits