Job Title: Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg)
Location: New York, NY 10016
Contract Type: Contract
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | 3 Days/Week (34.5 Hours/Week)
Schedule: Rotating weekends and holidays required
Pay Rate: $55 - $59 per hour
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
Deliver direct bedside nursing care to pre- and post-operative patients
Administer medications, monitor IVs, and manage wound care
Operate and adjust specialized medical equipment, recording accurate measurements
Monitor and record patient vitals, recognizing and responding to adverse reactions
Assist in discharge planning and provide education to patients and families
Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation in patient charts and records
Adhere to best nursing practices, protocols, and hospital policies
For Acute Facilities:
Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience in a large acute care hospital (within the past year)
For Post-Acute Facilities:
Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience in a post-acute or acute care setting (within the past year)
Clinical Proficiencies:
Physical assessments
Medication administration
Wound care & infection control
IV therapy
Post-operative care
Telemetry monitoring
Patient education
Preferred Experience:
EPIC EMR proficiency
Required:
Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
Active New York State RN license with primary source verification
AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Completion of Med/Surg Skills Checklist and Specialty Exam
Preferred:
AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required for Queens-based roles)