Registered Nurse/MS/Tele

APN Consulting Inc.; Hanover Center (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Hanover Center is seeking experienced surgical unit staff for night shifts. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in surgical nursing, with skills in managing complex patient needs. The role includes responsibilities for a variety of surgical and trauma cases, requiring strong clinical skills and certifications. The position offers a dynamic environment with potential for involvement in critical situations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of surgical unit experience required.
• Preferred traveler experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage surgical and trauma cases with a patient ratio of 1:6.
• Work 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend required.

Skills

Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Blood Product Administration

Central line care/management

Wound Care/Wound Vac

Non-invasive airway management

Education

BLS

ACLS

NIH

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

RTO after booking is not allowed and is not permitted to be worked out onsite. Any call-offs or additional RTO on unit could potentially result in cancellation and DNR.

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:

Minimum Years of Experience: Must have 2 years of surgical unit experience

Traveler Experience: Preferred but not required

Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes

Required Skills: Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, use of Rapid Response Teams, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, Peripheral Line Care/Management, Surgical drains, Nasal Cannula, Non-invasive airway management, Isolation Precautions, Wound Care/Wound Vac

Certs: BLS, ACLS, NIH

PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP: Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, Chest tubes (Emerson/Pleur-evac)

JOB DETAILS:

Ratios: 1:6 for surgical/medicine inpatient patients.

Shift: 12 HR Nights; 36 or 48 hours accepted. No OT until after 48 hours if 48 hours are worked.

RTO: Max 7 days

Float Requirement: When needed to similar units

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend

Additional Notes:

• Contract staff may be assigned to Storm or Hurricane Teams and required to work during catastrophic events, mass casualties, or disasters.
• Possible consolidation to the Centralized Office mid-contract; preassignment to units as needed.

PATIENT DIAGNOSES: Wide range including surgical, trauma, cellulitis, appendicitis, cholecystitis, diverticulitis, MVA, gunshots, stabbings, falls, cancers, kidney stones, bowel obstruction, PVD, limb ischemia, hernia, gangrene.

SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: Inpatient surgical procedures and trauma cases like cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia repair, TURP, ostomy, wound debridement, tumor removal, kidney stone removal, amputations, fem pop bypass.

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: Wound Vacs, Chest Tubes, NG/Corpak, JP Drains, Hemovac, Penrose Drains.

UNIT SYSTEMS: Pyxis, EPIC, SBAR

SCHEDULING: As needed

ORIENTATION: 2 days hospital, 24 hours floor training

SCRUBS: Navy or Navy on bottom/White Top

OTHER NOTES: Must pass EKG testing prior to start.