Registered Nurse Medical Surgical/Tele

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Saratoga Springs, NY | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a Medical Surgical/Telemetry unit with a patient ratio of 1:4–5
• Read and interpret cardiac rhythms, including identification of critical rhythms, and pass a facility-proctored EKG exam
• Manage IV cardiac medications and continuous infusions for telemetry patients
• Participate in stroke care and management, applying familiarity with CVA protocols
• Document patient care accurately using Epic electronic health records
• Float within the hospital as needed within scope of skill set

Required Qualifications

• Active New York State RN License required at time of submission
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required (may be obtained prior to start date)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience; at least 1 year of recent telemetry or stepdown experience required
• Proficiency with Epic for clinical charting
• Influenza vaccine or approved exemption required
• Must reside outside of a 50-mile radius from the facility to be eligible; candidates with a permanent address in the following counties are not accepted: Warren, Washington, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Columbia, Greene, Dutchess, or Ulster

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with critical drips and vasoactive IV medications
• Background in stroke care and CVA patient management
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic telemetry environment with a well-established acute care facility
• Expected schedule of 36 hours per week on a consistent night shift rotation