Acute Care, Clinical Competency, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare, Hospital, Infection Control, Intravenous Therapies, Maintain Compliance, Medication Administration, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Safety Compliance, Safety Standards, Surgical Nursing, Surgical Procedures
Registered Nurse – Surgical Unit (SSU RN)
Location: Ithaca, New York
Assignment Details
- Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
- Start Date: 06/08/2026
- Shift: Night Shift
- Schedule: 3x12-Hour Shifts
- Shift Hours: 6:45 PM – 6:45 AM
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Surgical Step-Down Unit (SSU) assignment in Ithaca, NY. This role is ideal for an RN with strong post-surgical and high-acuity patient care experience who thrives in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment.
The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients recovering from orthopedic, spinal, and other complex surgical procedures while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to post-surgical patients in the Surgical Step-Down Unit
- Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient conditions
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and EMR charting
- Educate patients and families regarding surgical recovery, discharge planning, and post-operative care
- Ensure compliance with hospital safety standards, infection control policies, and clinical protocols
- Support patient recovery and promote positive patient outcomes
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Minimum 2 years of recent Surgical Step-Down Unit (SSU) RN experience required
- Strong experience caring for post-surgical patients required
- Excellent patient assessment, communication, and clinical judgment skills
- Ability to work effectively in high-acuity night shift environments
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.