Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical - 26-09047

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical

Location: Syracuse, NY
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day Shift

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced acute care hospital. The ideal candidate will have recent Med/Surg experience in a Level I or Level II Trauma Center or a hospital of similar or greater size and be comfortable managing a diverse patient population with minimal orientation.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to adult Medical/Surgical patients.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments as prescribed.
• Start peripheral IVs, draw laboratory specimens, and monitor telemetry patients.
• Accurately document patient care using the electronic medical record system.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.
• Respond effectively to changes in patient condition and emergency situations.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and infection control practices.

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Current AHA BLS Certification.
• Minimum 1.5 years of recent Medical/Surgical experience (within the past 2 years) in an acute care hospital of similar size or higher.
• Experience working in Level I or Level II Trauma Centers or hospitals of comparable size.
• Proficient in IV insertion, laboratory specimen collection, and telemetry monitoring.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and patient assessment skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Previous experience in high-acuity acute care settings.

Additional Requirements

• Must be available to work every other weekend and some holidays.
• Requests for excessive time off or fixed workdays will not be accommodated.
• Must successfully complete all required pre-employment health screenings, drug screening, and background check.
• Candidates must have a clear professional licensure history with no suspensions, investigations, or professional liability claims.
• A copy of the Social Security card is required at the time of submission. Delays in providing this document may delay the submission process.

Preferred Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.