Registered Nurse
Location: On Site (USA)
Employment type: Contract
About The Role
You will assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate care for a varied patient caseload, working closely with physicians, allied health professionals, and support staff. The role suits a qualified RN who has already passed the NCLEX-RN or is ready to register for and sit the exam. Success looks like accurate assessments, clear documentation, safe medication practice, and patients and families who feel informed and cared for.
Required Qualifications
- Qualified Registered Nurse (Diploma, Associate, or Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited program)
- NCLEX-RN passed, or willing to register for and sit the NCLEX-RN exam
- Current registration in good standing with a nursing regulatory body, or eligibility to obtain it
- Sound clinical knowledge of patient assessment, medication administration, and infection control
- Fluent written and spoken English for clinical documentation and patient communication
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or willing to obtain it before starting
- Willing to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays as required
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of post-qualification clinical experience in a hospital, clinic, or long-term care setting
- Experience in a specialty area such as medical-surgical, emergency, ICU, pediatrics, or aged care
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification
- Experience using electronic health record (EHR) systems
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience precepting or mentoring student or newly qualified nurses
Responsibilities
- Carry out and document thorough patient assessments, including vital signs and changes in condition
- Develop, implement, and update individualized nursing care plans
- Administer medications and treatments safely and in line with prescriptions and protocols
- Monitor patient progress and elevate concerns promptly to the medical team
- Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge care
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential patient records
- Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and quality standards
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to coordinate care
- Take part in shift handovers, team meetings, and ongoing professional development
Working arrangement
Onsite, shift-based role. Schedules may include day, night, weekend, and public holiday shifts depending on unit needs.
Who thrives in this role
- Calm and clear-thinking when a patient's condition changes quickly
- Caring and patient, with a manner that puts anxious patients and families at ease
- Careful with detail, especially in medication checks and documentation
- Speaks up early when something does not look right
- Open to feedback and committed to learning and keeping skills current