Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg / Telemetry / Float
Job Type: Travel Contract / Full-Time
Location: Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Facility Size: 341 Beds
Trauma Level: II
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Med-Surg/Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic team of healthcare professionals. This role involves working across multiple inpatient units—including Medical-Surgical, Telemetry, and Emergency Department (ED) Hold areas—with a strong emphasis on flexibility, critical thinking, and quality patient care.
As a Float RN, you'll provide support to units with high census or staffing needs. This position is ideal for a nurse with strong clinical experience who enjoys variety and thrives in fast-paced, team-oriented environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to adult patients (age 25–99)
- Administer medications and manage IV therapy
- Perform patient assessments and document findings in the EMR (EPIC)
- Monitor telemetry patients and respond to changes in cardiac rhythms
- Float between medical-surgical units and ED Hold as scheduled
- Conduct procedures including glucose monitoring, blood draws from central lines, and bladder scanning
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including CNAs/PCTs, unit clerks, and respiratory therapists
- Maintain clear and accurate patient records
- Uphold all hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control protocols
Qualifications:
- Licensure: Active RN license in the state of assignment (must be valid at time of submission)
- Experience:
- Minimum of 2 years RN experience in an acute care setting
- At least 1 year of recent Med Surg or Telemetry experience
- Certifications (Required):
- Basic Life Support (BLS – AHA)
- Certifications (Preferred):
- CMSRN, ACLS, NIH Stroke Scale
Schedule & Contract Info:
- Shifts: Rotating 12-hour shifts; weekends and holidays as scheduled
- Floating: Required across Med Surg/Tele units and ED Hold as needed
- Call: Not required
- Start Date: Must be able to start within 2 weeks of the offer
- Orientation: 1 day
- Contract Length: Typically 13–42 weeks
- Guaranteed Hours: Per contract
Additional Details:
- Technology: EMR: EPIC (recent experience required)
- Medication System: MAK
- Dress Code: Navy blue and white scrubs (solid colors); comfortable footwear
- Transportation: Personal vehicle strongly recommended; public transport may not be available
- Winter Advisory: Snow tires recommended for assignments in colder climates
Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.