Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,561 per week in Johnson City, NY

Job Title : Registered Nurse Profession : Nurse Specialty : Staff Duration : 13 weeks Shift : Night Hours per Shift : 36 / week, every other weekend Experience : Minimum of six (6) months to three (3) years of nursing experience. Management experience is not required but a maximum of three (3) years is acceptable. Preferred : Five plus (5) years of direct experience in nursing. License : Current RN License. Certifications : BLS Certification (AHA, HSI, or American Red Cross). Preferred : Professional certification in a related nursing specialty. Must-Have : Experience in assessing, planning, delegating, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing care. Strong collaboration and communication skills. Judgment and critical thinking abilities. Organizational understanding and planning skills. Problem-solving skills and reliability. Focus on safety and risk management. Description : The Registered Nurse protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities. Prevention of illness and injury is a key responsibility. Alleviation of suffering through diagnosis and treatment is integral to the role. Advocacy in the care of individuals and families is essential. The RN is responsible for compliance with all standards of practice and professional development. Roles include managing a group of patients. The RN serves as a primary and / or accountable nurse as designated by unit assignment. Education of patients and families in health promotion and disease management is required. Safe administration of medications must be adhered to according to policy. Productivity and effective resource utilization are shared responsibilities. The RN complies with all nursing practice standards and regulatory requirements. Participation in nursing governance and improvement initiatives is expected. Engagement in professional development and mandatory education is essential. Integration of nursing research and current evidence into practice is required. Providing a supportive learning environment for new employees and students is important. All values of the organization must be followed. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.