Night Float RN: Med/Surg & ED Care

Albany Med; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 83,200 - 93,184; Part time

Job summary

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Med/Surg Float Pool at 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany. The role involves delivering nursing care across medicine, post-surgical, and emergency departments, coordinating plans of care and ensuring safe transitions toward discharge.

You will implement physician orders, administer medications, monitor outcomes, and collaborate with the nursing team to optimize quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a professional nursing program with a Diploma, Associate Degree or Baccalaureate Degree.
• Current NYS Registered Nurse license.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS).
• Minimum 1–3 years of clinical RN experience; telemetry or ICU experience preferred.
• Commitment to continuing education and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Implements physician orders, administers medications, starts IVs and performs treatments.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to assess patients' conditions.
• Assesses patient needs and plans of care; directs care during transitions to discharge.
• Provides primary and emergency care for injuries and illnesses as needed.
• Collaborates with the nursing team to create and update the Plan of Care.
• Directs ancillary staff and maintains professional nursing standards.

Skills

Clinical RN experience

Telemetry/ICU experience

Patient care coordination

BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications

Education

Nursing diploma/degree

Job description

Albany Med Health System is seeking a Clinical Nurse for the Med/Surg Float Pool at 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany. The role involves delivering nursing care across medicine, post-surgical, and emergency departments, coordinating plans of care and ensuring safe transitions toward discharge.

You will implement physician orders, administer medications, monitor outcomes, and collaborate with the nursing team to optimize quality and safety.