Adult Med Surg/Telemetry RN
New York City, NY
Voca Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
$3,317/weekOverview
- Start Date04/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHome Health
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$720/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$2,597/week
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Guaranteed Hours
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Shift: 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
***Lyft rides are offered by the client only for this borough.This is for Manhattan Borough***
Job Responsibilities:
-Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans in consultation with healthcare professionals.
-Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients.
-Preparing, administering and recording prescribed medications.
-Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs.
-Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements.
-Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner.
-Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team.
-Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post-surgery care.
-Maintaining and updating patient files, medical charts, and health records.
-Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols.
Must work every other weekend.
Patient cases are 4-8 patients a day on average.
Candidates MUST have previous at home experience where they have traveled to patients homes and provided care at their homes.
Required Skills & Experience:
-Acute Facilities: Minimum two (2) years Med/Surg experience in a large acute care hospital setting. The most recent experience should be within the past year.
-Post Acute Facilities: Minimum two (2) years Med/Surg experience in either Post Acute Facility or acute care hospital setting. The most recent experience should be within the past year.
-Physical assessment.-Medication administration.-Wound care & Infection control-IV therapy.-Post-operative care.-Patient education.-Telemetry monitoring.
Preferred Skills & Experience:-EPIC EMR experience.
Required Education:-Associates Degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institute.
Required Certification & Licensure:-New York State RN License & Primary Source Verification.-AHA BLS.-AHA ACLS (Queens only).
Employer
Voca Healthcare
48 nurses recommend working with Voca Healthcare
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