Med Surg RN

Adecco Healthcare and Life Sciences is hiring for a Med Surg RN in Newark, NJ. Apply today if you meet the qualifications listed below!Location: Newark, NJ (onsite)Duration: 3-6 month contractPay rate: $50/hourSchedule: Monday - ThursdayESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Assesses the health status of assigned patients as outlined in the nursing standards.- Provides and documents direct patient care within the scope of practice to ensure implementation of the plan of care. Plan of care will be communicated to the physician and other members of the health care team promptly.- Conducts field work to initiate patient medical assessments, including the collection and documentation of vital signs and or administering a TB test in the form of a TST or IGRA.- Conducts TB interviews and contact investigations while properly documenting all field work to ensure appropriate follow-up with cases, contacts, and interjurisdictional and immigration referrals for the prevention, treatment, and control of TB transmission.- Informs and instructs patients/significant others about the patient's health/illness state and plan of care in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team.- Observes and monitors patients' status and safety. Delivers physiological and interpersonal care according to standards consistent with the multidisciplinary treatment plan, nursing care directives, and expected outcomes.- Ensures all procedures are performed based on established standards; demonstrates competency in performing all procedures within the scope of practice.- Prepares and administers medications as prescribed by the physician or APN and parenteral therapies in accordance with established policies and procedures.- Prepares and submits timely and accurate NJDOH surveillance forms.- Assists physicians during scheduled office hours, including preparations and setup of clinic exam rooms for patient visits. Reviews and prepares patient charts before office visits, ensuring essential tuberculosis paperwork and test results are included.- Performs standard diagnostic procedures, including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, and ensures proper infection control standards are maintained. Prepares and protects specimens for transport.JOB REQUIREMENTS- To perform this job successfully, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.- Active RN licensure in good standing- 2+ years Med Surg or ER experienceWhy work for Adecco?- Weekly Pay- 401(k) Plan- Skills Training- Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefitsBenefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.IMPORTANT: This Med Surg RN job is being recruited for by Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences division, not your local Adecco Branch Office.For opportunities available at Adecco Healthcare & Life Sciences go to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/employers/industries/healthcare-life-sciencesEqual Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.adeccousa.com/candidate-privacy/. The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record.Pay Details: $45.00 to $50.00 per hourBenefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledMilitary connected talent encouraged to applyTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacyThe Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance OrdinanceMassachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.