Job Title
Registered Nurse
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment in Rochester, New York. This role involves providing comprehensive, patient-centered care within an acute care setting, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care for a diverse adult population, utilizing critical thinking and evidence-based practices. This is an excellent opportunity for an RN looking to contribute their expertise in a dynamic hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement nursing interventions.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
- Document all patient care activities accurately and timely in the electronic health record.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and self-care strategies.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Monitor and interpret patient vital signs, lab results, and other diagnostic data, reporting changes to the medical team.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients and staff.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of recent acute care clinical experience as an RN.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficient in clinical assessment, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Strong intravenous (IV) insertion and medication administration skills.
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot common medical equipment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team and adapt to changing patient needs.
- Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: AM (Day Shift)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days Per Week: 3
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: September 14, 2026
- End Date: January 9, 2027
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.