Job Summary
Medical Surgical Nurse (MS) — Location: unspecified. This role involves providing care to patients in an orthopedic unit and joint replacement center, as well as trauma and general medical-surgical patients. The position emphasizes working within a team-based environment while ensuring quality standards and patient safety.
Job Details
- Position Requirements: RN license, BLS certification, at least 1 year of clinical experience, and experience with EPIC charting. General healthcare experience in medical surgical, orthopedic (preferred), trauma, or related units is desired.
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend and holiday, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Responsibilities: Caring for patients in orthopedic and surgical settings, administering medications, monitoring and assessing patient health, preparing patients for procedures, administering blood products, providing education, and collaborating with CNAs to deliver comprehensive patient care.
- Additional Information: Orientation will include 6 to 12 hours of unit-specific training. The unit maintains specific quality metrics and standards consistent with an Advanced Certified Total Joint Replacement Center.
- Certifications: BLS is required.
- Licensing: Active RN license required.
- Other Notes: Floating to other medical-surgical units may be required. The unit uses EPIC charting systems and adheres to a nurse-to-patient ratio of 4:1 or 5:1. The dress code is navy scrubs with an optional navy jacket.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
