Medical Surgical RN - 13 week contract

United Staffing Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

United Staffing Solutions is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) specializing in Medical-Surgical and Stepdown care for contract opportunities at a hospital in Brooklyn, NY. This position operates in a fast-paced Rapid Evaluation Unit (REU) where patients stay 24–72 hours and requires strong cardiac monitoring skills and solid clinical judgment.

Ideal candidates will manage high patient turnover while delivering safe, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in NY.
• Experience with Med/Surg/Stepdown.
• Proficient in EKGs, monitoring, and patient assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients requiring Med/Surg and Stepdown monitoring.
• Perform EKGs, blood draws, patient assessments, and cardiac rhythm monitoring.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and continuous medication infusions.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond promptly to changes in clinical status.
• Provide ventilator/tracheostomy care, gastrostomy tube care, and wound management.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and ongoing care.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Float to Medical‑Surgical units as needed.

Skills

Cardiac monitoring

EKG

Nursing care

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Location: Brooklyn, NY 11212 Position Type: Contract Start Date: ASAP Pay: $69/hour local | $2,370 gross/week travel Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts | 36 hours per week Shifts Available: Days and Nights Open Positions: 16 (8 Days / 8 Nights)

Job Overview

United Staffing Solutions is seeking experienced Registered Nurses (RNs) specializing in Medical‑Surgical and Stepdown care for contract opportunities at a hospital in Brooklyn, NY. This position is within a fast‑paced Rapid Evaluation Unit (REU), where patients typically remain for 24–72 hours. Ideal candidates will have strong cardiac monitoring skills, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to manage high patient turnover while delivering safe, high‑quality care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients requiring Med/Surg and Stepdown monitoring.
• Perform EKGs, blood draws, patient assessments, and cardiac rhythm monitoring.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and continuous medication infusions.
• Monitor patient conditions and respond promptly to changes in clinical status.
• Provide ventilator/tracheostomy care, gastrostomy tube care, and wound management.
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment and discharge planning.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and ongoing care.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.
• Float to Medical‑Surgical units as needed.