Medical/Surgical Telemetry Staff Nurse
Johnson City, NY
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Staff Nurse - Night Shift

Location: Johnson City, New York
Employment Type: Clinical Nursing
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for protecting, promoting, and optimizing health and abilities, preventing illness and injury, and alleviating suffering through diagnosis, treatment, and advocacy. The RN ensures compliance with nursing standards and professional development according to the New York State Nurse Practice Act and relevant nursing codes and policies. The role promotes a caring, patient-centered environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, delegate, coordinate, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a group of patients, serving as primary or accountable nurse as assigned.
• Educate patients and families on health promotion and disease management.
• Administer medications safely with knowledge of pharmacology.
• Contribute to productivity and resource utilization including staffing, time management, and supplies.
• Comply with nursing practice standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in Nursing Shared Governance, unit councils, improvement initiatives, and peer review.
• Engage in professional development and complete mandatory education.
• Integrate nursing research and evidence-based practice.
• Support learning environments for new employees and students.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in Medical/Surgical Telemetry, including experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience in management roles within nursing or healthcare settings.
• Experience with Epic electronic health records system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Previous clinical nursing experience in acute care or ambulatory settings.
• Professional certification in a related nursing specialty.
• Additional relevant certifications such as PALS, TNCC as required by the assigned unit.

Shift Details

• Night shift, 12 hours per day.
• 36 hours per week.

Additional Notes

• Unit-specific requirements may apply and should be validated prior to candidate submission.
• No prior travel experience is specified as required.