Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg
East Elmhurst, NY
Prime Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg

Client: NYC Health + Hospitals – Correctional Health Services
Location: Rikers Island, 1500 Hazen Street, East Elmhurst, NY 11370
Contract Duration: November 16, 2026 – February 13, 2027
Positions: 5
Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 11.5 hours per shift
Shift: Day Shift – 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Weekly Hours: 34.5 hours
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Job Summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) for its Med/Surg unit at Rikers Island. The RN will provide direct patient care, conduct physical assessments, administer medications, manage wound care and IV therapy, monitor patient conditions, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective patient care.

Responsibilities:

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Administer medications and perform IV therapy.
• Provide wound care and infection control.
• Monitor vital signs and telemetry.
• Deliver pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Educate patients on treatment and recovery.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team on patient care and discharge planning.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience in an acute or post-acute care facility.
• Recent experience must be within the past year.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required.
• Active New York State RN License with Primary Source Verification.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• AHA ACLS required for Queens only.
• Strong skills in physical assessment, medication administration, wound care, infection control, and IV therapy.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• PREA and DOC requirements apply.

Additional Details:

• Must be available to work every other weekend.
• Monthly scheduling.
• Candidates must confirm shift availability and weekend commitment in the submission cover sheet.