Description

American Traveler is seeking a Med/Surg RN for a 12-hour PM shift assignment requiring an active NJ or compact RN license and 1 year of experience.

Details

• Med/Renal/Gastro unit within a hospital setting
• PM shift schedule, 7p-7a, 36 hours per week over 3 days
• On-call responsibilities required
• Must be open to float, including to a sister hospital nearby
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• Active NJ or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience required
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred

Additional Information

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments across the lifespan from pediatric to geriatric populations
• Delivers direct patient care with strong clinical skills, including knowledge of emergency equipment and procedures
• Maintains accurate and complete documentation of nursing care and patient progress
• Upholds professional practice standards and patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
• Follows National Patient Safety Goals, including Universal Protocol and two-patient identifier verification
• Demonstrates safe patient transfer techniques and proper body mechanics
• Provides individualized surgical patient care, including pre- and postoperative assessments and education
• Supports timely completion of Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) and evaluates orders for appropriateness
• Local candidates accepted
• Travelers may remain on assignment for up to one calendar year from the initial start date, after which a 30-60 day break is required before returning to a new assignment