Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Travel RN - Med/SurgAmerican TravelerSummit, New Jersey, United StatesPosition ID: P-756202Position status: On HoldAssignment type: travelShift: NightsLength (weeks): 8Openings: 2Start date: 2026-10-19T00:00:00.000Z$2,111.22/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)DescriptionAmerican Traveler is hiring an RN - Med/Surg for a Specialty Orthopedics unit requiring NJ or compact RN license and perioperative patient care experience.DetailsWork in the Specialty Orthopedics unit of a hospital settingProvides pre-operative and postoperative care for surgical patientsPM shift schedule, 7p-7a, 3 days per week at 12 hours per dayFloating required as needed, including to a nearby sister hospitalNo on-call responsibilitiesUses EPIC charting systemRequirementsActive NJ or compact RN license requiredBLS certification requiredMinimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience requiredGraduate of an accredited School of NursingAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferredExperience with pre-operative and postoperative assessmentsSkilled in surgical patient care, perioperative care, and pre-admission testing evaluationKnowledge of safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanicsStrong documentation and patient education skillsAdditional InformationPerforms comprehensive patient assessments across all age groups from pediatric to geriatricEvaluates Pre Admission Testing (PAT) orders for appropriateness based on procedure, age, and health statusEducates patients and families on surgical procedures and post-operative instructionsMaintains accurate documentation and adheres to HIPAA compliance standardsFollows National Patient Safety Goals including use of two patient identifiersLocal candidates acceptedTravelers may stay on assignment up to one calendar year from initial start date, requiring a break before returning to a new assignmentHours per week: 36Hours per shift: 12