Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg
Location: Cooperstown, NY 13326
Job Type: Contract | Local or Travel
Shift: Nights | 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week
Schedule: No weekends, holidays, or on-call
Pay Rate: $2,160 – $2,304 per week
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Registered Nurse (RN) to join a fast-paced 46-bed Med/Surg inpatient surgery unit. This role involves providing comprehensive post-operative and acute care to a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and time management skills in an environment with high patient turnover and frequent treatments.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver direct patient care to post-operative and acute medical patients with a focus on safety, comfort, and recovery.
Administer medications, including IV drips (e.g., Heparin), and provide effective pain management.
Monitor and document vitals (Q4h), intake/output (Q8h), and perform routine assessments.
Perform complex nursing procedures, including:
Wound vac management
NG/JP tube care
Chest tube maintenance
Traction support
Dressing changes
Continuous Bladder Irrigation (CBI)
TPN & CAPD administration
Utilize MASIMO monitoring, bedside EKG, and bladder scanner equipment.
Document assessments, admissions, and care updates accurately in EPIC.
Conduct 2-RN skin and belongings checks for new admissions.
Collaborate with charge nurses, nursing assistants, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver coordinated patient care.
Manage patient flow and unit turnover efficiently.
Qualifications:
Active RN license (state-specific as required)
Certification: BLS (Basic Life Support) – required
Experience: 1–2 years of Med/Surg nursing preferred, with familiarity in post-op and acute medical care
Technical Skills: Proficiency with EPIC, MASIMO monitoring, and bedside diagnostic equipment
Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking, adaptability, communication, and time management