Medical-Surgical Nurse (RN) | Oneida, New York

Provide specialized nursing care for adult patients in a medical-surgical stroke stepdown unit. This position focuses on delivering high-quality care to individuals recovering from stroke and other complex medical conditions, including COPD, CHF, renal issues, and pulmonary complications. Experience with IV pumps, nasogastric (N/G) tubes, and feeding tubes is essential.

Location: Oneida, NY
This community offers a blend of small-town charm and access to regional healthcare facilities, providing a supportive environment for healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and manage adult patients in a 64-bed MS Stroke Stepdown unit
• Administer treatments and medications using specialty equipment such as IV pumps, N/G tubes, and feeding tubes
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to implement patient-centered care plans
• Manage patients with diagnoses including stroke, altered mental status, dialysis needs, COPD, CHF, pneumonia, and other pulmonary conditions
• Participate in unit floating as required to meet patient care demands
• Adhere to infection control protocols, including isolation precautions as needed

Qualifications:

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York State
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience in medical-surgical stroke stepdown or similar specialty
• Current AHA BLS certification and NIHSS certification required
• Proven expertise with EPIC electronic medical record system
• Ability to provide 2 recent references from MS Charge/Manager RN supervisors
• Documentation of travel nursing experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license with address matching demographic requirements
• Skills checklist aligning with nursing specialty

Shift & Scheduling:

• Evening to overnight shift: 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Navy blue scrubs required

This opportunity is a contract role ideal for local candidates within a 75-mile radius. Submission of a comprehensive resume and necessary documentation is required at time of application.

Advance your nursing career by applying today to contribute your expertise in a demanding yet rewarding clinical environment.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.