Med/Surg RN
Brooklyn, NY
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - Med/Surg

Location: Brooklyn, New York

Employment Type: Acute - Nursing

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
• Provide direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre- and post-surgery patients.
• Prepare, administer, and record prescribed medications.
• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs.
• Adjust specialized medical equipment as needed; interpret and record measurements.
• Monitor patients' vitals and report adverse reactions to medications promptly.
• Collaborate on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
• Maintain and update patient files, medical charts, and health records.
• Adhere to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years Med/Surg experience in a large acute care hospital setting, with the most recent experience within the past year.
• Physical assessment.
• Medication administration.
• Wound care and infection control.
• IV therapy.
• Post-operative care.
• Patient education.
• Telemetry monitoring.

Education Requirements

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institute.

Certifications & Licensure

• New York State RN License with Primary Source Verification.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS).
• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) (Queens only).

Contract Length

• 14 weeks

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.