Staff Position

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Samaritan Medical Center
Watertown, NY

$25-44/hour
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Description

Staff RN Casual


Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Previous hospital RN experience is preferred. Possesses a thorough knowledge of nursing principles. Ability to provide quality patient care, and ability to assess patient's needs, e.g. clinical, teaching, mental and spiritual. Must recognize safety issues to self and others and be able to assess and implement use of lifts to and move patients in a safe manner. Must be able to function well in stressful situations and have good, creative, problem-solving skills. May be required to assume duties as a charge nurse. Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills required. BLS certification required or obtained within 3 months of hire. ACLS preferred. Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Pay

Average New York Staff Position Pay

$33.29/hour

The average salary for a Med Surg is 36% lower than the US average of $45.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.