Travel RN - Med/Surg

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Med/Surg - Specialty Orthopedics position requiring an active NJ or compact RN license and at least 1 year of experience.

Details

• Specialty Orthopedics unit within a hospital setting
• Provides pre-operative, post-operative, and Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) care for surgical patients
• PM shift, 7p-7a, 3 days per week, 36 hours weekly
• Floating as needed, including to a nearby sister hospital
• No on-call requirements
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active NJ or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of Med/Surg or surgical patient care experience required
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Additional Information

• Performs comprehensive patient assessments across the lifespan from pediatric to geriatric populations
• Delivers direct patient care in support of the perioperative team
• Maintains accurate documentation of the nursing process and patient education
• Follows National Patient Safety Goals, including Universal Protocol and safe transfer techniques
• Provides patient and family education on surgical procedures and recovery
• Evaluates Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) orders for appropriateness based on patient age, health status, and proposed surgery
• Accepts local candidates at an adjusted rate