Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,264 per week in East Elmhurst, NY

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: East Elmhurst
Posted on: January 29, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: East Elmhurst, NY Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,264 per week Shift Information: 3 days x 11 hours Contract Duration: 14 Weeks Start Date: 3/9/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in East Elmhurst, New York, 11370! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Med/Surg Duration: 14 weeks Shift: 8:00 AM - 8:30 PM Hours per Shift: 11.5 Experience: Minimum two years Med/Surg experience in a large acute care hospital or post-acute facility, most recent experience within the past year. License: New York State RN License with Primary Source Verification Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS (Queens only) Must-Have: - Acute Facilities: Minimum two years Med/Surg experience in a large acute care hospital setting. - Post Acute Facilities: Minimum two years Med/Surg experience in either post-acute facilities or acute care hospital setting. - Physical assessment. - Medication administration. - Wound care and infection control. - IV therapy. - Post-operative care. - Patient education. - Telemetry monitoring. Description: Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals. Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients. Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications. Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs. Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements. Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner. Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team. Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care. Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records. Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise. Different regions may incorporate alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient care. Each assignment introduces you to new colleagues, mentors, and professionals in the healthcare industry. Building a diverse professional network can open doors to future career opportunities and collaborations. Travel nurses can bring fresh perspectives to healthcare facilities, contributing ideas and insights that may lead to improvements in patient care, safety, and overall healthcare quality. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29257881EXPTEMP

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