Internal Travel RN-2IMC

CarolinaEast • New Bern, NC

6d

About The Position

The Internal Travel RN provides nursing care in an assigned specialty division, applying current nursing knowledge and techniques to meet the needs of patients served by the unit. The role requires effective communication with patients, families, physicians, staff, and others, as well as professional role modeling. The nurse assesses patient information and provides age-appropriate care consistent with unit, area, and department policies and procedures. The assignment is a 13-week contract, which may not exceed 26 weeks, with 36–40 hours per week (72–80 hours per pay period). Shifts are 12 hours or as designated by the unit, scheduled according to unit needs, and include rotating weekends and call. The position pays $65.00 per hour plus applicable shift differential and is temporary and not eligible for benefits.

Requirements

• Graduate from a School of Nursing.
• Hold a current RN license with the North Carolina State Board of Nursing or a compact license recognized by the North Carolina State Board of Nursing.
• Have knowledge of current trends and techniques in nursing.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit(s).
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development across the life span and the ability to assess and interpret patient information to identify age-specific needs.
• Maintain current BLS certification.
• Have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the specialty area to which the contract employee is assigned.
• Ability to relate effectively to patients, families, physicians, staff, and others using appropriate communication channels.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care appropriate to the ages and needs of patients served by the assigned unit.
• Assess patient data, interpret information, identify age-specific care requirements, and provide care consistent with applicable policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, staff, and others through appropriate channels.
• Serve as a professional role model.
• Deliver customer service consistent with CarolinaEast's Standards of Excellence.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed