Travel Nursing Jobs

Travel Nurse RN - OR in White Plains, NY - Position Summary The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient's needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following: Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care: biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety/ environment and discharge planning Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary health care team Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice Adheres to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections to patient and staff. Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals Delegates activities to ancillary staff as it relates to the State Nurse Practice Act Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice Supports, promotes, and practices within the WPH Professional Nursing Practice Model Sustains and advances the Magnet model Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives Completes competency requirements Attends mandatory in-services Attends staff meetings as required/requested Utilizes cost containment practices Assumes Charge Nurse responsibility Performs other related duties as assigned Education & Experience Requirements Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York registration Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) required for all external RNs hired on or after January 1st, 2018. All RNs hired on or after January 1st 2016 but before January 1st 2018, must have a minimum of a BSN or show evidence of enrollment and completion of BSN by January 1st, 2020. All RNs hired before January 1st 2016 must have BSN by January 1st, 2022. Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care. One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required. As of January 1st, 2017, ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs, except for NICU and OR RNs. Current nurses will have 12 months to receive this certification (1/1/18). Current nurses on Mother/Baby will have until 1/1/19 to receive this certification. All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 12 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months. PALS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs working in the PACU, 5I Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Armonk Urgent Care and Ambulatory Surgery. All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification within 12 months. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months. NRP certification is required for all RNs working in the Mother-Baby unit, Labor & Delivery and NICU. All newly hired nurses to the NICU, L&D and the Mother-Baby unit must receive this certification within 6 months. Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Program Core Competencies * Teamwork & Adaptability * Acts as a Professional Role Model * Assessment Skills * Excellent Communication Skills (both verbal and written) * Attention to Detail * Planning & Organizing * Sound Problem-Solving, Judgment and Decision-Making Skills * Stress Tolerance Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment * May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc. * Position requires ability to move about freely at least 85 per cent of the time. * Must be able to remain stationary for extended/prolonged periods * Frequently moves/transports objects up to fifty (50) pounds and must be able to move patients of all weights with a minimum of one (1) assist or assistive device/equipment * Must be able to work in environment with continuous interruptions * Must be able to assess and respond to rapidly changing situational needs of patients, department and hospital * Must be able to adapt in a high stress and fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions * Must be able to detect sounds and respond to emergency sounds/signals at all times * Must be able to constantly operate computer, equipment and other devices * Position requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with interruptions and attend to tasks for more than sixty (60) minutes at a time. * Individual must be able to understand and relate to theories behind several related concepts and remember multiple tasks given during the course of a day.

Travel Nurse RN in White Plains, NY - WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL Emergency Department Per Diem Night Minimum of 2 shifts per schedule

Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg in White Plains, NY - The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient's needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth

Travel Nurse RN - OR in White Plains, NY - Shift: 07:00 AM - 03:00 PM Description: The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient’s needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Understands and adheres to the facility Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care: biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety/ environment and discharge planning Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary health care team Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice Adheres to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections to patient and staff. Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals Delegates activities to ancillary staff as it relates to the State Nurse Practice Act Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice Supports, promotes, and practices within the WPH Professional Nursing Practice Model Sustains and advances the Magnet model Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives Completes competency requirements Attends mandatory in-services Attends staff meetings as required/requested Utilizes cost containment practices Assumes Charge Nurse responsibility Performs other related duties as assigned Education & Experience Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York registration Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) required for all external RNs hired Must have a minimum of a BSN or show evidence of enrollment and completion of BSN Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care. One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required. ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs, except for NICU and OR RNs. PALS certification (through American Heart Association) is required for all RNs working in the PACU, 5I Pediatrics, Emergency Department, Armonk Urgent Care and Ambulatory Surgery. All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification. All newly hired, experienced nurses must receive this certification within 6 months. NRP certification is required for all RNs working in the Mother-Baby unit, Labor & Delivery and NICU. All newly hired nurses to the NICU, L&D and the Mother-Baby unit must receive this certification within 6 months. Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Program

Travel Nurse RN - Case Manager in White Plains, NY - Shift: M-F 9A-5P with a weekend rotation ( Sat & Sun) Sign On Bonus : 5000 Description: The RN Care Manager performs the initial comprehensive assessment on admission in accordance with the Care Management Department policy, screening all patients by utilizing established tools for high risk indicators (i.e. AIMS, Geisinger, polypharmacy) to ensure high risk patient populations receive the appropriate supportive services for discharge to prevent readmission and assess all populations for potential discharge planning needs. Provides ongoing reassessment of needs throughout the hospital course. Performs UR activity per department policy. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Understands and adheres to the Facility Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors Completes a comprehensive initial assessment. Performs all activities for multidisciplinary care coordination at the intra-hospital level of care and inter-hospital level of care. Performs all transitional planning activities including but not limited to: Patient/caregiver education Arrangement of all aftercare Commercial payer involvement High utilizer patient root cause Communicates and collaborates all relevant patient information to appropriate health team members. Ensures department goals of LOS reduction, readmission prevention, denial reduction, and satisfaction improvement are realized. Documents per department requirements. Participates in Performance Improvement activities as needed. Performs all UR activities per department policy: Commercial payer reviews Disposition determination, Retro/self-audit MC variance Admission clinical review. Performs all other related duties as assigned. Education & Experience Requirements BSN or related Bachelor's degree required 5 years clinical ED, critical care or med/surg experience required Previous case management experience preferred Knowledge of healthcare financial, regulatory, and payer issues preferred Knowledge of state, local, and federal programs strongly preferred Experience in use of Milliman/InterQual criteria Certification/License: Registered Nurse (RN) NYS license required PRI/Screen certification strongly preferred. C.C.M. (Certified Case Manager) certification preferred Computer skills essential

Travel Nurse RN - Cath Lab in White Plains, NY - Shift: 10/12 hr shifts, on-call weekends/holidays Description: The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient’s needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Understands and adheres to the Facility Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care: biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety/ environment and discharge planning Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary health care team Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice Adheres to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections to patient and staff. Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals Delegates activities to ancillary staff as it relates to the State Nurse Practice Act Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice Supports, promotes, and practices within the Facility Professional Nursing Practice Model Sustains and advances the Magnet model Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives Completes competency requirements Attends mandatory in-services Attends staff meetings as required/requested Utilizes cost containment practices Assumes Charge Nurse responsibility Performs other related duties as assigned Experience/Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York registration Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) required Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care. One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Program Certification/License: BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required. ACLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required PALS certification (through American Heart Association) is required NRP certification is required

Travel Nurse RN - Admin/Mgmt in White Plains, NY - Shift: Mon - Fri 8a-6p, 4 days per week, w/e and holiday on rotation Description: The Unit Leader plays a key role in supporting the bedside nurse to provide safe patient care and to achieve organizational, departmental, and individual goals. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager the Unit Leader incorporates leadership and communication skills to be an effective change agent on the unit. Supporting the mission of WPH and the nursing division, the Unit Leader acts a role model demonstrating sound time management, conflict resolution, and delegation skills. The Unit Leader acts as a liaison between management, staff, physicians, patients and families, ancillary staff, and other departments. The Unit Leader leads by example and holds staff accountable to provide safe patient care and a high level of patient satisfaction. Responsibilities: Understands and adheres to the facility Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors Assures that quality, safe patient care and clinical services are rendered in accordance with established hospital, regulatory agency, and nursing evidence-based standards Is positive role model for the nursing profession and can demonstrate through exemplars evidence of coaching, mentoring, problem-solving, and acting a resource person for staff and peers on all shifts Identifies, develops, implements, and monitors unit-based quality and Performance Improvement initiatives to provide quantifiable evidence of progression toward the success and outcome of unit-based goals Provides flexibility with scheduling self in accordance with the Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership on the nursing units or to meet unit-based needs Adheres to the unit-based budget and provides nursing staff and resources in accordance with budgetary guidelines Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health care team to assure delivery of optimum, age- appropriate patient care Identifies and implements nursing evidence-based and/or best practices to develop Nursing Standards and protocols for the delivery of optimum patient care Participates clinically in patient care and accepts patient care assignments as required for the delivery of safe, optimum patient care Insures that unit-based professional and non-professional staff participate in continuing education activities, nursing shared governance, maintenance of organization-required annual competencies, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures Participates in task forces, committees, or projects as assigned Maintains a continuous safe patient care and work environment in accordance with requirements of accrediting and regulatory agencies Participates in interdisciplinary collaboration based on theoretical concepts of team building and team participation and can provide quantifiable evidence and exemplars of the success of that collaboration Demonstrates mastery of customer service skills, including patient rounding and monitoring of outcomes through successful and maintained patient satisfaction scores that surpass nationally-benchmarked scores Identifies and creates action plans with quantifiable measurement and outcomes to correct deficiencies in patient and nursing satisfaction Is a positive change agent on the unit and supports all organization-based initiatives and projects Performs all other related duties as assigned. Education & Experience: Current NY State License Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care. One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down BCLS certification is required. ACLS certification is required for all RNs working in ICU, CCU, CCL, 4F, and 3F, PACU, Emergency Department, Ambulatory Surgery and Endoscopy. All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification. PALS certification is required for all RNs working in the PACU, 5I Pediatrics, Emergency Department and Ambulatory Surgery. NRP certification is required for all RNs working in the Mother-Baby unit, Labor & Delivery and NICU. All newly hired nurses to the NICU, L&D and the Mother-Baby unit must receive this certification Demonstrates a basic knowledge of management skills Previous management/leadership experience preferred 2 years previous clinical experience in area of unit concentration preferred Ability to function as staff RN Demonstrates excellence in clinical skills

Travel Nurse RN - Oncology in White Plains, NY - AM -07:00 PM , 13 shifts per month, alternating w/e & holidays Description: The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient’s needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Understands and adheres to the Facility Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care: biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety/ environment and discharge planning Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary health care team Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice Adheres to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections to patient and staff. Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals Delegates activities to ancillary staff as it relates to the State Nurse Practice Act Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice Supports, promotes, and practices within the Facility Professional Nursing Practice Model Sustains and advances the Magnet model Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives Completes competency requirements Attends mandatory in-services Attends staff meetings as required/requested Utilizes cost containment practices Assumes Charge Nurse responsibility Performs other related duties as assigned Education & Experience Requirements: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current New York RN license/registration. BSN Required Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care. One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down Successful completion of Department and Unit Orientation Program. Certification: BLS certification (through American Heart Association) is required. ACLS certification PALS certification NRP certification is required

Travel Nurse RN - OR in White Plains, NY - Position Summary The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care. The Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patient's needs, plans care, implements and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures and standards. He or she demonstrates leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following: Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. Utilizes the nursing process to meet the age specific needs of the patient in all aspects of care: biophysical, psychosocial, education, safety/ environment and discharge planning Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care and unit-based issues. Addresses issues with appropriate actions Collaborates and communicates with the interdisciplinary health care team Integrates patient rights and nursing ethics into work practice Adheres to infection control standards to reduce the risk of nosocomial infections to patient and staff. Adheres to the tenets of the Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals Delegates activities to ancillary staff as it relates to the State Nurse Practice Act Adheres to the ANA Code of Nursing Ethics & Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice Supports, promotes, and practices within the WPH Professional Nursing Practice Model Sustains and advances the Magnet model Participates in the Performance Improvement initiatives Completes competency requirements Attends mandatory in-services Attends staff meetings as required/requested Utilizes cost containment practices Assumes Charge Nurse responsibility Performs other related duties as assigned

Travel Nurse RN - Admin/Mgmt in White Plains, NY - Shift: 12p-10p, EOW, holidays varied Description: The Unit Leader plays a key role in supporting the bedside nurse to provide safe patient care and to achieve organizational, departmental, and individual goals. In collaboration with the Nurse Manager the Unit Leader incorporates leadership and communication skills to be an effective change agent on the unit. Supporting the mission of WPH and the nursing division, the Unit Leader acts a role model demonstrating sound time management, conflict resolution, and delegation skills. The Unit Leader acts as a liaison between management, staff, physicians, patients and families, ancillary staff, and other departments. The Unit Leader leads by example and holds staff accountable to provide safe patient care and a high level of patient satisfaction. Responsibilities: Understands and adheres to the facility Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors Assures that quality, safe patient care and clinical services are rendered in accordance with established hospital, regulatory agency, and nursing evidence-based standards Is positive role model for the nursing profession and can demonstrate through exemplars evidence of coaching, mentoring, problem-solving, and acting a resource person for staff and peers on all shifts Identifies, develops, implements, and monitors unit-based quality and Performance Improvement initiatives to provide quantifiable evidence of progression toward the success and outcome of unit-based goals Provides flexibility with scheduling self in accordance with the Nurse Manager and Assistant Nurse Manager to provide clinical leadership on the nursing units or to meet unit-based needs Adheres to the unit-based budget and provides nursing staff and resources in accordance with budgetary guidelines Collaborates with physicians and other members of the health care team to assure delivery of optimum, age- appropriate patient care Identifies and implements nursing evidence-based and/or best practices to develop Nursing Standards and protocols for the delivery of optimum patient care Participates clinically in patient care and accepts patient care assignments as required for the delivery of safe, optimum patient care Insures that unit-based professional and non-professional staff participate in continuing education activities, nursing shared governance, maintenance of organization-required annual competencies, and adherence to organizational policies and procedures Participates in task forces, committees, or projects as assigned Maintains a continuous safe patient care and work environment in accordance with requirements of accrediting and regulatory agencies Participates in interdisciplinary collaboration based on theoretical concepts of team building and team participation and can provide quantifiable evidence and exemplars of the success of that collaboration Demonstrates mastery of customer service skills, including patient rounding and monitoring of outcomes through successful and maintained patient satisfaction scores that surpass nationally-benchmarked scores Identifies and creates action plans with quantifiable measurement and outcomes to correct deficiencies in patient and nursing satisfaction Is a positive change agent on the unit and supports all organization-based initiatives and projects Performs all other related duties as assigned. Education & Experience: Current NY State License Knowledge of current nursing, medical and health trends and practices in rendering of patient care. One year of acute care nursing experience preferred for areas other than medical surgical or step-down BCLS certification is required. ACLS certification is required for all RNs working in ICU, CCU, CCL, 4F, and 3F, PACU, Emergency Department, Ambulatory Surgery and Endoscopy. All newly hired, inexperienced nurses must receive this certification. PALS certification is required for all RNs working in the PACU, 5I Pediatrics, Emergency Department and Ambulatory Surgery. NRP certification is required for all RNs working in the Mother-Baby unit, Labor & Delivery and NICU. All newly hired nurses to the NICU, L&D and the Mother-Baby unit must receive this certification Demonstrates a basic knowledge of management skills Previous management/leadership experience preferred 2 years previous clinical experience in area of unit concentration preferred Ability to function as staff RN Demonstrates excellence in clinical skills