We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical unit at MVHS-Wynn, located on the 6th Floor in Utica, New York. This role involves providing comprehensive care to adult patients with a diverse range of medical and post-surgical conditions.
The ideal candidate will be proficient in managing patients recovering from various procedures, including those related to abdominal pain, cholelithiasis, osteoarthritis, fractures, back pain, and bariatric surgery. This position requires a commitment to patient-centered care within a dynamic hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
Manage post-surgical patients, monitoring recovery and addressing potential complications.
Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, utilizing specialized equipment such as IV pumps, Nasogastric (NG) tubes, and feeding tubes.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques.
Document patient care accurately and thoroughly in the electronic medical record system.
Float to other units as required by staffing needs.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in a Medical-Surgical (MS) setting.
Prior travel nursing experience.
Ability to work on-site in Utica, New York.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
Clinical Skills: Post-surgical care, patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, pain management, IV insertion and management, management of NG tubes and feeding tubes.
Equipment: IV pumps, Nasogastric (NG) tubes, feeding tubes.
EMR Proficiency: EPIC.
Soft Skills: Strong critical thinking, excellent communication (verbal and written), adaptability, problem-solving, teamwork, and patient advocacy.
Shift Details
Shift Type: Nights
Hours: 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
Duration: 12-hour shifts
Days per Week: 3
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: October 12, 2026
End Date: January 9, 2027
Floating: Required
Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed
Scrub Color: Navy Blue
Call Requirements: Not specified.
Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York (NY).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
NURSYS report for license verification.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Utica, NY
Salary
$2,255.20
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Health Planunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pain Managementunmatched
Paint Shop Pro Tubesunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Educationunmatched
Prescription Drugsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Quality of Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Staff Requirementsunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Treatment Evaluationunmatched
Treatment Planunmatched
Wound Careunmatched
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