Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,267 per week in Hamilton, NY

Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to adult Med-Surg patients with various diagnoses, including but not limited to CHF, COPD, syncope, non-STEMI, DKA, wound issues, and post-operative care for THR, TKR, lumbar, and general surgeries, as well as COVID-19. As a vital member of the nursing staff, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and utilizing your clinical expertise to ensure positive patient outcomes.

Job Title

Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

Join a dedicated team as a Med-Surg Registered Nurse at Community Memorial Hospital, a 25-bed critical-access facility located in Hamilton, New York. This role offers the opportunity to provide comprehensive care to a diverse adult patient population, with occasional pediatric cases, within a supportive community hospital setting.

The Med-Surg unit manages a wide range of conditions including cardiac, respiratory, metabolic, and post-surgical patients. As a vital member of the nursing staff, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality patient care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team, and utilizing your clinical expertise to ensure positive patient outcomes. The typical RN-to-patient ratio is 7:1, rarely exceeding 8:1.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to adult Med-Surg patients with various diagnoses, including but not limited to CHF, COPD, syncope, non-STEMI, DKA, wound issues, and post-operative care for THR, TKR, lumbar, and general surgeries, as well as COVID-19.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement nursing interventions.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Manage and prioritize care for patients with varying acuities, leveraging experience from Special Care Unit (SCU) and Emergency Department (ED) settings.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on health conditions, treatment plans, and discharge instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care in the Sorian Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care experience as an RN.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Special Care Unit (SCU) setting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in an Emergency Department (ED) setting.
• Prior travel nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification.
• Experience as a Charge Nurse or in a Supervisory role.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in patient assessment, medication administration, and wound care.
• Strong clinical skills in managing patients with cardiac, respiratory, metabolic, and post-surgical conditions.
• Ability to adapt to varying patient acuities and clinical demands.
• Excellent critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for patient, family, and team interactions.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems, specifically Sorian.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights
• Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 shifts per week
• Call Requirements: No on-call required.
• Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: January 31, 2027

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.