Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Tele
Listed on 2026-08-26
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Staff Nurse
Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Tele
Minimum 1 year of Med-Surg Telemetry experience required
Minimum 1 year of clinical RN experience required
Active RN License required and must be on file at submission
AHA BLS Certification required
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required prior to start
Epic experience within the past 2 years required
CMSRN certification preferred
Ability to float to multiple telemetry units and ED Hold areas required
Must work every other weekend or as needed by unit staffing requirements
No block scheduling permitted
Complete work history with bed count, EMR, and facility information required
All employment gaps greater than 90 days must be explained
Setting:
Hospital
City:
Plattsburgh
State: NY
Trauma Level: Level 2
Procedures:
Responsibilities include providing direct nursing care to Med-Surg Telemetry and ED Hold patients, performing comprehensive patient assessments, telemetry monitoring, medication administration, IV therapy, glucose monitoring, bladder scanning, blood draws from central lines, care coordination, patient education, discharge planning, and documentation in Epic. The RN will monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, assist with oncology, orthopedic, urology, and general medical-surgical patients, float between designated units as needed, maintain accurate documentation, and deliver safe, evidence-based care while adhering to hospital policies and patient safety standards.
Patient ratios typically range from 1:4 to 1:5, supported by CNAs/PCTs and unit clerks.
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