Float Pool RN – Med-Surg/ED with ICU Telemetry

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health care coverage

Job summary

Albany Med is seeking a Float Pool Nurse to join the Med Surg Float Pool, covering medicine, post-surgical and emergency departments. The Clinical Nurse assesses and coordinates care across the patient episode toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute stay.

The role requires a NYS RN license and 1–3 years of RN experience with telemetry/ICU exposure; BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are expected. Albany Med Health System emphasizes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a nursing program (Diploma/ADN/BSN).
• Must hold current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required.
• 1–3 years of clinical RN experience; telemetry or ICU experience preferred.
• Ability to apply nursing judgment and coordinate patient care.

Responsibilities

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs, performs treatments, procedures and tests, and documents treatments as required by policy and regulations.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' conditions.
• Assesses and evaluates patient needs for, and responses to, care rendered.
• Applies sound nursing judgment in patient care management decisions.
• Provides primary and emergency care for occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses.

Skills

Telemetry/ICU experience

Education

Nursing diploma/ADN/BSN

Tools

NYS RN license

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Albany Med is seeking a Float Pool Nurse to join the Med Surg Float Pool, covering medicine, post-surgical and emergency departments. The Clinical Nurse assesses and coordinates care across the patient episode toward discharge, including during transitions within the acute stay.

The role requires a NYS RN license and 1–3 years of RN experience with telemetry/ICU exposure; BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications are expected. Albany Med Health System emphasizes equal opportunity employment.