RN - Med Surg in Brooklyn, NY

Job Title: RN – Med Surg Location: Brooklyn, NY 11212 Duration: 02/23/2026 – 05/23/2026 Shift: Days and Nights available with 11.5x3 schedule Schedule Notes: No RTO For New Contracts, do not submit travellers who do not have the following experience: BSN completed, >/= 2 years’ experience, BLS, skilled in managing a variety of surgical patients to include (Ortho, vascular, urology, bariatric), competent in vent/tracheostomy, gastrostomy tubes, and wound care management. Pay Range: $57 - $60/hr. Education Requirements • Required Education: • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Licensure & Certifications • Required Certifications & Licensure: • BLS • Preferred Certifications & Licensure: • ACLS • Board Certification Job Summary • Utilize the nursing process in the provision of direct patient care. • Responsible and accountable for prescribing, delegating, and coordinating all care provided to assigned patients. • Deliver care based on standards established by the Department of Nursing and applicable hospital policies and procedures. • Diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems through health teaching, counseling, and supportive or restorative care. • Supervise patient care provided by licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses on permit (RNP), nursing attendants, technicians, and supplemental staff. Responsibilities • Assess immediate and ongoing care needs of patients and significant others. • Develop and maintain comprehensive plans of care, including physical, psychosocial, spiritual, teaching, and discharge needs. • Provide direct patient care based on assessed needs and prescribed medical regimens. • Oversee and ensure the provision of all aspects of patient care. • Supervise care delivered by nursing personnel in accordance with scope of practice. • Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate patient responses to illness and therapeutic interventions. • Ensure timely reassessment when changes occur in patient condition or diagnosis. • Coordinate overall plans of care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team. • Establish care priorities and initiate follow-up to ensure timely interventions. • Integrate age-specific care needs as defined by unit scope of care. • Accept accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on professional clinical judgment. • Participate in quality improvement activities and development of nursing standards. • Demonstrate effective communication, stress management, and interpersonal skills. Other Responsibilities • Participate in orientation of nursing staff. • Assume charge responsibilities as delegated. • Assist with coverage across units as assigned. • Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment. • Serve as a clinical resource for student nurses. • Participate in meetings, committees, conferences, and educational programs. • Engage in research and pilot projects supported by the Nursing Department. • Demonstrate ongoing professional development through education, certifications, and participation in professional organizations. Required Skills & Experience • Minimum of two (2) years of experience. • Experience managing a variety of surgical patients, including orthopedics, vascular, urology, and bariatric. • Competency in ventilator and tracheostomy care, gastrostomy tubes, and wound care management.