Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Contract)
New York, NY
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Unit (Contract)

Location: New York, NY
Specialty: Medical Surgical Nursing

Job Summary

Provide safe, competent, quality nursing care to patients on a Medical Surgical Unit. Deliver care based on nursing theory, research, evidence-based practice, and organizational standards. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement patient care plans.

Contract Length

Approximately 13 weeks (89 days ≈ 13 weeks)

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Deliver patient care using Relationship Centered Care principles and nursing process.
• Assess and evaluate patient needs; apply critical thinking in care management.
• Integrate assessment and intervention skills in nursing care delivery.
• Collaborate with healthcare team on care planning and evaluation.
• Prioritize patient care including teaching, rounding, coaching, discharge planning, and delegation.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care plans, health promotion, and disease prevention.
• Communicate professionally with patients, families, and care team members.
• Manage assignments within Modified Primary Nursing care delivery model.

Patient Experience

• Role model Relationship Centered Care practices such as Admission Welcome, Bedside Shift Report, Purposeful Hourly Rounding, Medication Review, and Discharge Wrap Up.
• Respect patient values, preferences, cultural diversity, and expressed needs.
• Establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Use evidence-based practices to understand patient perceptions of care.
• Initiate service recovery and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Demonstrate caring, respect, compassion, empathy, and active listening.

Quality and Safety

• Practice safe, patient-centered care and identify barriers to quality.
• Demonstrate clinical skills essential to patient safety.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and evidence-based practice activities.
• Follow high reliability principles to avoid high-risk behaviors.
• Escalate safety hazards following institutional protocols.
• Document nursing practice accurately to support quality initiatives.

Operations

• Perform charge nurse duties as assigned.
• Coordinate supply and inventory management with nursing leadership.
• Escalate material or staffing shortages appropriately.
• Use patient-focused, cost-effective approaches to resource utilization.
• Facilitate patient throughput during shifts.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.

Professional Development

• Support clinical colleagues, patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Advance clinical competence from novice to expert level.
• Demonstrate professional communication and ethical decision-making.
• Encourage lifelong learning, inquiry, and innovation.
• Acquire knowledge relevant to role, specialty, and community health needs.
• Participate in shared decision-making through councils and committees.

Unit & Schedule Details

• Unit Size: 34 beds
• Average Census: 30 patients
• Staffing Ratio: 1 nurse to 5 patients
• Schedule: 3x12 hour shifts, every other weekend and holidays required

Required Qualifications

• Current New York State RN License
• BLS Certification
• Minimum 2 years RN experience, including 2 years in Medical Surgical nursing
• EPIC experience highly preferred
• Travel experience required for travel positions (1 year), not required for per diem

This role is ideal for experienced Medical Surgical RNs seeking a contract position in a fast-paced hospital environment with a focus on quality, patient-centered care and professional growth.