Registered Nurse
The Registered Nurse role involves delivering high-quality patient care across various acute care settings including emergency, operating room, labour and delivery, and medical-surgical departments. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to assess patient needs, develop care plans, and ensure safe clinical practices while providing education and support to patients and families. This position requires strong clinical skills, certification, and the ability to manage high-acuity patients in a fast-paced hospital environment.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
As a Registered Nurse (RN) with our Confidential Client you will provide direct patient care across acute-care settings including Emergency Department (ED), Operating Room (OR), Labour & Delivery (L&D), and Medical-Surgical (Med‑Surg). You will assess and monitor patients, implement care plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and follow hospital and regulatory policies to ensure safe, high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform rapid, focused assessments and triage in high-acuity settings (ED).
- Stabilize and monitor patients (trauma, cardiac, respiratory, acute illness).
- Establish IV access, administer medications, and support life‑saving interventions.
- Maintain sterile technique, assist in surgical procedures, and manage OR documentation.
- Monitor maternal and fetal status during labour and support childbirth and postpartum care.
- Administer medications, manage wounds, IV therapies, and post‑op care on Med‑Surg units.
- Educate patients and families on treatment plans, discharge instructions, and follow‑up.
- Document care accurately and adhere to infection‑prevention and patient‑safety protocols.
- Prioritize and coordinate care for multiple patients in fast‑paced environments.
Qualifications
- Current, active U.S. RN license (state-specific licensure required for placement).
- NCLEX passer.
- BLS required; ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on department.
- Minimum 1 year of acute care or long‑term care experience preferred; select entry-level/new graduate opportunities may be available.
- For TN visa applicants: must be a Canadian citizen (per TN rules).
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.
Preferred / Valuable Experience
- Prior experience in one or more of: Emergency Department, Operating Room, Labour & Delivery, Medical‑Surgical.
- Ability to function independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
- Comfort with fast‑paced, high-acuity caseloads and emergency procedures.
Compensation & Benefits
- Hourly wage range: $35.00 – $45.00 per hour (varies by facility and location).
- Estimated annual compensation (example): ~$52,924 (actual pay depends on hours/location).
- $2,000 arrival bonus (where applicable).
- 3 weeks paid time off; medical benefits.
- Relocation support: the Confidential Client assists with finding and furnishing housing, pays first month’s rent and utilities, and covers flights to the USA where applicable.
- Immigration support: the Confidential Client files and pays for costs associated with EB‑3, TN, and F‑1 (student) visas for eligible candidates.
Locations & Work Authorization
- Current hiring locations include Kansas, Nebraska, New York, and Massachusetts; placements are in hospital settings.
- State licensure requirements apply for each placement; candidates must obtain or hold the required state RN license prior to starting work in that state.
- Visa sponsorship and immigration assistance are offered for eligible international candidates (EB‑3, TN, F‑1) as described above. TN eligibility requires Canadian citizenship in accordance with U.S. immigration rules.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please notify Careertakes so we can work with our client to support you.
Why Join
- Opportunity to work in varied acute‑care specialties and gain broad clinical experience.
- Comprehensive relocation and immigration support for eligible candidates.
- Competitive pay, benefits, and paid time off.
- Work with an experienced clinical team in community and regional hospitals.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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