Medical Surgical Nurse

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health seeks an experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive bedside care for adult patients in acute or post-acute settings in New York, NY 10016.

The role involves pre/post-operative care, medication administration, IV therapy, wound care, telemetry monitoring, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure safe, patient-centered care. 14-week contract; 11.5-hour day shifts.

Qualifications

• Hands-on Med/Surg nursing experience with bedside care.
• Experience with pre- and post-operative patients.
• Proficiency in medication administration and IV therapies.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Provide direct bedside nursing care to pre- and post-operative patients.
• Administer and document prescribed medications and IV therapies.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, catheterization, and IV insertion.
• Monitor vital signs, telemetry, and patient responses to treatments.
• Educate patients and families on procedures, treatments, and post-operative care.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams on discharge planning.

Skills

physical assessment

medication administration

wound care

infection control

IV therapy

post-operative care

telemetry monitoring

communication

teamwork

Education

ASN/ADN

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Seeking an experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive bedside care to adult patients in an acute or post-acute setting. The RN will manage pre- and post-operative patients, administer medications and IV therapies, monitor telemetry, and collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Provide direct bedside nursing care to pre- and post-operative patients.
• Administer and accurately document prescribed medications and IV therapies.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, catheterization, and IV insertion.
• Monitor vital signs, telemetry, and patient responses to treatments.
• Operate and monitor specialized medical equipment as required.
• Recognize and promptly report changes in patient condition or adverse medication reactions.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, treatments, medications, and post-operative care.
• Maintain accurate patient charts, medical records, and clinical documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams on treatment and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience in an acute or post-acute care setting.
• Recent Med/Surg experience within the past year required.
• Strong skills in physical assessment, medication administration, wound care, infection control, and IV therapy.
• Experience with post-operative care and telemetry monitoring.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN/ADN) from an accredited institution.
• Active New York State RN License with Primary Source Verification.
• AHA BLS required.
• AHA ACLS required for applicable Queens assignments.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, patient education, and teamwork skills.
• 14-week contract position
• Shift is 11.5 hrs/days (7:00 AM-7:30 PM), 34.5 hrs/week
• Location is New York, NY 10016
• Pay Range for Local: $54 - $57 per hour
• Pay Range for Traveler: $2,200 - $2,250 per week

Company Description:

“Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors”

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.