Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical (Night Shift)
Job Type: Long-Term Assignment (13+ Weeks)
Location: Cooperstown, NY 13326
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Night Shift)
Pay Rate: $60 – $62.50 per hour (based on experience)
Overtime paid at 1.5x the hourly rate for hours over 40/week
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for a night shift assignment in Cooperstown, NY. This role involves caring for a diverse post-operative patient population in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical judgment, time management, and collaborative skills.
Provide high-quality nursing care to post-op patients recovering from urology, neurology, bariatric, orthopedic, and plastic surgeries
Manage patients with complex needs such as chest tubes, NG tubes, JP drains, traction devices, and Heparin drips
Administer IV medications, continuous infusions, pain management therapies, and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
Perform advanced wound care including dressing changes, wound vac therapy, Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD), and Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
Document care using EPIC: full admission assessments, shift notes, vital signs (every 4 hours), I&Os (every 8 hours), pain evaluations, and initial RN assessments
Collaborate with charge nurses and support staff in a team-based care model
Use monitoring tools such as MASIMO, bedside EKG, and bladder scanners to assess patient status
Thrive in a high-acuity unit with frequent admissions, discharges, and changes in patient condition
Ensure safe, timely, and compassionate care to meet patient needs
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State
BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
Minimum of 1 year of recent Med/Surg experience preferred
Proficiency in EPIC and experience with surgical and telemetry patients strongly preferred