Job Title
Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical Acute Care
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical Acute Care unit at a reputable acute care hospital in Rome, New York. This role focuses on providing high-quality, compassionate care to adult and geriatric patient populations.
The successful candidate will manage a patient ratio of 6:1, delivering comprehensive nursing interventions, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This is a weekend-only position, ideal for nurses seeking a consistent weekend schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions for adult and geriatric patients.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to facility protocols.
- Monitor patient vital signs, symptoms, and overall condition, documenting observations accurately and timely.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare team members to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care techniques.
- Maintain precise and thorough electronic health records using the Paragon and Pxyis EMR systems.
- Respond promptly and effectively to emergent patient situations.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of recent experience in a step-down or telemetry unit.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Current National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous travel nursing experience.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in acute care nursing practices and patient assessment.
- Competence in medication administration and treatment protocols.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, specifically Paragon and Pxyis.
- Ability to manage a 6:1 patient ratio effectively.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3
- Schedule: Weekend Days only (Friday, Saturday, Sunday OR Saturday, Sunday, Monday - schedule may vary).
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: This is a dedicated weekend-only position.
- Assignment Dates: November 23, 2026 - February 20, 2027
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New York.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.