Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg - New York, NY

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg
Location: New York, NY 10037
Job Type: Contract (Travel/Local)

Shift: Day Shift (07:30 AM – 08:00 PM)
Schedule: 34.5 hours/week (3 × 11.5-hour shifts)
Duration: 14 Weeks
Compensation:

• Travel Rate: $2,150 to $2,440/week

Position Summary

"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a Med/Surg unit in an acute care hospital setting. The RN will provide comprehensive bedside care to adult patients, including pre-operative and post-operative support, medication administration, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Deliver direct bedside care to medical-surgical patients
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and infection control procedures
• Insert IV lines and urinary catheters as required
• Monitor vital signs and promptly report any changes in patient condition
• Operate and adjust specialized medical equipment
• Provide post-operative care and ongoing patient monitoring
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans and recovery processes
• Collaborate with healthcare teams for discharge planning
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
• Adhere to hospital policies, nursing standards, and safety protocols

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience in an acute care hospital (within the last year)
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills
• Proficiency in medication administration
• Experience in wound care and infection control
• IV therapy skills
• Post-operative care experience
• Excellent patient education and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EPIC EMR system

Education Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) from an accredited institution

Certifications & Licensure

• Active New York State RN License (Primary Source Verified)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association (AHA) required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA required (as applicable per facility requirements)

For more details contact at hdavda@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.