Registered Nurse Medical​/Surgical

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg (Night Shift)

Schedule Type: Deferred Schedule
Department: Medical-Surgical Nursing
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Guaranteed

Hours:

36 hours per week

We are seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with a wide range of medical and post‑operative conditions in a fast‑paced hospital environment. Strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and effective communication skills are essential for success in this role.

• Deliver high‑quality nursing care to adult medical‑surgical patients

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans

• Administer medications and manage IV therapies, including heparin, magnesium, and potassium riders

• Monitor patient conditions and promptly recognize and respond to changes

• Collaborate effectively with physicians, case management, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Meditech

• Adhere to hospital policies, nursing standards, and patient safety guidelines

• Serve as charge nurse when assigned

• Adult medical‑surgical patients

• Common diagnoses include sepsis, COPD, CHF, post‑operative recovery, plastics, and general medical conditions

• ALC (Awaiting Long‑Term Care placement) patients

• Typical nurse‑to‑patient ratio: 1:5–6

• Active New York State RN license

• Minimum one successful travel assignment completed (first‑time travelers not considered)

• BLS and ACLS certifications required

• Meditech experience required

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

• Strong organizational, communication, and critical‑thinking skills

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment