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 Position Overview: 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. Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Requirements:
- 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