Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical-Surgical
Job Summary
Join the dedicated nursing team at MVHS-Wynn, 6th Floor Medical-Surgical unit, located in Utica, New York. This role offers an opportunity to provide comprehensive care to an adult patient population within a dynamic hospital setting.
The Medical-Surgical unit specializes in post-surgical care, managing a diverse range of conditions including abdominal pain, cholelithiasis, osteoarthritis, fractures, back pain, and morbid obesity requiring bariatric surgery. You will be instrumental in patient recovery and rehabilitation.
As a Medical-Surgical RN, you will utilize your clinical expertise to deliver high-quality patient care, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and contribute to positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to adult medical-surgical patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Manage post-surgical patients with various diagnoses such as abdominal pain, cholelithiasis, osteoarthritis, fractures, back pain, and bariatric surgery.
- Administer medications, perform treatments, and monitor patient responses according to physician orders and hospital policies.
- Operate and manage specialized equipment including IV pumps, N/G tubes, and feeding tubes.
- Accurately document all patient care activities, observations, and interventions in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
- Float to other units as required by patient census and staffing needs.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience as a Registered Nurse in a Medical-Surgical (MS) setting.
- Prior travel nursing experience.
- Experience caring for adult patient populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in EPIC Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
- Demonstrated competency in managing IV pumps, N/G tubes, and feeding tubes.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patient assignments efficiently.
- Adaptability and resilience in a demanding healthcare environment.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Day Shift
- Hours: 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM (12-hour shifts)
- Days per week: 3 days per week
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed.
- Floating: Required.
- Assignment Dates: October 12, 2026 - January 9, 2027 (13-week contract).
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).