Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – 5S General Surgery (Medical-Surgical)
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 8 Weeks (11/03/2026 – 12/26/2026)
Shift: Day Shift
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 36 hours/week; every third weekend and holiday commitments; floating required
Local Candidates Required: Yes
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes
Pay Rate
Local: $48.00 – $50.00/hr
Traveler: $50.00 – $53.00/hr
Note: This job doesn't offer any benefits.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for a 5S General Surgery Medical-Surgical unit. The RN will provide individualized care to general surgery, ENT, and medical overflow patients while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support safe patient outcomes.
Required Qualifications
Active Ohio RN license or Compact RN license.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Diploma in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Ability to provide age-specific and culturally appropriate patient care.
Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and patient care skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced medical-surgical environment.
Willingness to float to other units as required.
Ability to work every third weekend and participate in holiday rotations.
Commitment to patient confidentiality, professional development, and nursing standards.
Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for medical-surgical patients.
Provide nursing care to patients undergoing general surgery, ENT procedures, and medical overflow services.
Monitor patient conditions, assess clinical progress, and identify changes requiring intervention.
Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders and established nursing protocols.
Coordinate preoperative and postoperative patient care as appropriate.
Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, recovery, and discharge instructions.
Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to coordinate effective patient care.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in patient medical records.
Communicate effectively with peers and use appropriate channels for clinical updates and concerns.
Float to other units as assigned to support changing patient care needs.
Maintain patient confidentiality and follow hospital policies and procedures.
Comply with the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics and the Ohio Nurse Practice Act.
Participate in continuing education and maintain clinical competency.
Promote patient safety, quality care, and positive partnerships among patients, families, and healthcare providers.