Contract | Night Shift (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | Block scheduling may be available but is not expected or guaranteed
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care on a 64-bed Medical/Surgical Stroke Stepdown unit serving an adult patient population
Manage common diagnoses including stroke, altered mental status, renal/dialysis, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, pulmonary conditions, and general medical/surgical cases
Operate specialty equipment including IV pumps, nasogastric tubes, and feeding tubes
Implement and maintain isolation precautions as required by patient condition
Float to other units as needed per facility requirements
Adhere to facility dress code; Navy Blue scrubs required
Required Qualifications
Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York; all active RN licenses must be verified
Current AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required (may be obtained prior to start date)
Minimum 2 years of Medical/Surgical experience with stroke stepdown background
Prior travel nursing experience required
Proficiency with EPIC EMR
Locals are welcome; candidates within 75 miles of the facility are eligible at the applicable local rate
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience caring for patients with neurological conditions, including stroke and altered mental status
Familiarity with dialysis patient management
Experience with nasogastric and feeding tube care in an acute care setting
Why Join Us
Opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-acuity stroke stepdown environment that supports professional growth in neurological and medical/surgical nursing
Positions available for both local and traveling nurses, offering flexibility for a wide range of candidates