Med/Surg Telemetry Float RN
Plattsburgh, NY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse (Float/Resource Pool)

Location

• Plattsburgh, NY area (no public transportation; reliable personal or rental vehicle required)
• Facility is a 341-bed hospital with Med/Surg Telemetry units (R5, R6, R7) and ED Hold patients

Unit Details

• Units: R5 (24 beds), R6 (24 beds), R7 (25 beds), plus float to other telemetry units and ED Hold
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • R5: 1:4
  • R6: 1:4
  • R7: 1:5 (adjustable)
• Ancillary staff support per shift:

  • CNAs/PCTs: R5 (3), R6 (3), R7 (4)
  • Unit clerks/secretaries: 1 per unit per shift
• No advanced practice providers on unit
• Orientation: 1 day
• Documentation system: EPIC (medication system transitioning from MAK to EPIC)
• Dress code: Navy blue & white scrubs, solid colors; minimal jewelry; groomed hair/beard; no acrylic nails; comfortable shoes

Schedule & Requirements

• Contract length: 6 weeks
• Shift hours and rotation schedule to be posted; no self-scheduling
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: work 2 out of 3 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas/Christmas Eve, New Year’s Day/Eve)
• No call requirements
• Floating required to R5, R6, R7, and other telemetry units as scheduled
• No charge nurse responsibilities

Patient Population & Clinical Info

• Patient diagnoses by unit:

  • R5: Med/Surg Oncology
  • R6: Med/Surg Orthopedics
  • R7: Med/Surg Urology/ALC
• Age range: 25-99 years
• Special equipment: IV pumps, bladder scanner
• Respiratory support available 24/7; ventilators managed by respiratory therapists in ICU
• Unit procedures: IV insertion, bladder scans, blood draws from central lines, glucose monitoring
• May work with ED Hold patients in Emergency Care Center (ECC/ER)

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year clinical experience (including specialty experience)
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• CMSRN certification preferred
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required prior to start
• Recent EPIC experience (within past 2 years) mandatory
• Must have license on file at time of submission
• Complete work history required, including bed count, EMR, and facility type
• Explanation required for any employment gaps over 90 days

Additional Notes

• Schedule is Monday through Sunday with no block scheduling
• Public transportation is not available; personal vehicle strongly recommended
• Vehicles should have all-season or snow tires from November through April

This position is ideal for nurses with Med/Surg Telemetry experience who are comfortable floating between units and working with a diverse patient population including oncology, ortho, urology, and ED hold patients.