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South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety, including a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. Our worksite wellness program was recently recognized as one of the top fifty such programs nationally. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

We are delighted to announce that we are offering a Direct Hire Traveler Program for experienced nurses! This program will offer premium rates and the chance for you to utilize your nursing skills in targeted specialties within South County Health. Experienced RNs will commit to 13-week float assignments with a commitment to work 36 hours/week across our Med/Surge, Telemetry, and Orthopedic floors.

As a Direct Hire Traveler Nurse, you will be responsible for coordinating total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary approach in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Provides comprehensive care for the life span of patients, from infants to geriatrics. Effectively delivers patient care through Nursing Process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Implementation and Evaluation.

What you’ll need to qualify:

+ Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island

+ Minimum 3 years of acute care experience

+ Valid BLS from American Safety/American Heart Association

+ Willingness to float to the units stated above

+ Ability to work weekends and holidays

+ Ability to work flexible shifts including nights

What is in it for you!

+ Premium Pay

+ 36 hours/week: $65/hour

+ Variety of Practice Settings

+ 12-hour shifts

+ Minimum Commitment

+ Wonderful location close to our beautiful beaches!

*This is a non-benefited opportunity