Registered Nurse – Medical / Surgical (MS RN)

Location: Watertown, NY

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment. The ideal candidate will have strong Med/Surg and Coronary Care experience, excellent clinical judgment, and the flexibility to float between Med/Surg and Progressive Care Unit (PCU) settings as needed.

This position is best suited for experienced travelers who thrive in fast-paced hospital environments and are comfortable caring for a diverse patient population.

Schedule & Assignment Details

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 12-hour shifts
• 13-week assignment
• Weekend, holiday, and call requirements apply

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Medical/Surgical and PCU patients
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to clinical changes
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and facility policies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions
• May be required to function in a charge nurse capacity as needed

Requirements

Experience

• Previous hospital RN experience preferred
• Coronary Care experience required
• Traveler must have completed at least one successful travel assignment
• First-time travelers will not be considered
• Must be comfortable floating between Med/Surg and PCU units

Education & Licensure

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current New York RN license required
• BLS certification required or must be obtained within 3 months of hire

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of nursing principles and patient care practices
• Ability to assess patients’ clinical, educational, mental, and spiritual needs
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively in high-stress situations
• Excellent leadership, prioritization, and delegation abilities
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to recognize and address patient and staff safety concerns, including safe patient handling techniques

For more details reach at dparmar@navitashealth.com