Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical / Surgical
Location: Manhattan, New York
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks (Possibility of Extension)
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Local Rate: $1,700 – $1,900 per week (based on experience)
Travel Rate: $2,200 – $2,400 per week (based on experience)
A healthcare facility in Manhattan, NY is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical for a contract assignment. The RN will provide high-quality bedside nursing care for patients recovering from medical conditions and surgical procedures in a fast-paced hospital environment.
The ideal candidate will have strong clinical skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience working in large acute care hospital settings.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
Provide direct bedside nursing care for pre-operative and post-operative patients
Prepare, administer, and document prescribed medications and treatments
Perform clinical procedures such as wound care, IV therapy, catheter insertion, and dressing changes
Monitor and record patient vital signs and clinical status, reporting adverse reactions promptly
Operate and monitor specialized medical equipment and interpret patient measurements
Collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate discharge planning and follow-up care
Educate patients and families about treatment plans, surgical procedures, and recovery care
Maintain accurate patient documentation, charts, and health records
Follow established clinical standards, nursing protocols, and safety guidelines
Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in a large acute care hospital
Most recent clinical experience within the past year
Strong skills in:
Physical assessment
Medication administration
Wound care and infection control
IV therapy
Post-operative patient care
Patient education
Telemetry monitoring
Experience using Epic Systems EMR
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited institution
Active Registered Nurse (RN) License – State of New York with Primary Source Verification
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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.