Registered Nurse (T&RC) – Burn Unit Full-Time Night Shift

SBHU; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) for the Burn Unit on the night shift. You will provide direct patient care, develop care plans, administer medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support recovery and discharge planning.

Required NYS RN licensure with preferred BSN and acute care experience. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits and professional development opportunities within Stony Brook Medicine.

Qualifications

• Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred, with at least one year of hospital acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient condition and coordinate nursing care with other health disciplines.
• Develop written individualized care plans including discharge planning.
• Administer direct care and medications as needed.
• Practice infection control and maintain a safe environment.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to the RN in charge and clinicians.
• Maintain written care plans and educate patients and families.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

NY RN license (Preferred)

Job description

Registered Nurse (T&RC) – Burn Unit Full-Time Night Shift

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, our Registered Nurses are critical members of the team who diagnose and treat responses to actual or potential health problems by means of nursing methods and techniques such as case finding, health teaching and counseling. Incumbents provide care supportive to and restorative of health and well-being, while adhering to a medical regimen.

Duties of a Registered Nurse may include the following but are not limited to:

• Assess the patient’s condition and nursing needs; coordinate nursing care activities with other health disciplines involved in the treatment effort to relate and integrate the nursing regimen with the treatment plan for patients.
• Develop a written individualized care plan which includes teaching needs and discharge planning.
• Administer direct care when professional nursing skills and judgment are needed.
• Administer medications.
• Practice infection control and participate in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for the delivery of nursing care to all assigned patients. Communicates changes in patient’s condition and questions regarding patient care to Charge RN/Clinician.
• Develops and maintains current written plan of care for assigned patients. Sets priorities to meet the patient’s needs. Sets patient goals and priorities with the patient and/or family.
• Provides documented evidence in the medical record of patient/family teaching and their responses and understanding of the teaching. Ensures that patient education and instructions are consistent with that of the physician or designee.
• Communicates and works effectively with other staff and other departments.
• Participates in unit or hospital based quality assurance activities or committees to contribute to the advancement of the nursing profession at Stony Brook University Hospital.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries. This position is classified by OSHA as Category 1.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC)

Required:Possession of or eligibility for a license to practice as a registered nurse in New York State.*

Preferred:Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and at least one year of previous hospital acute care experience.

*Only licensed nurse experience in anacute care** facility will be counted towards RN1 experience.

**Acute care is defined as medical services provided for illnesses that are short-term (usually less than 30 days), intense, and have a relatively severe to very severe course, requiring knowledge and expertise in the vigilant monitoring of subtle changes in the patient’s condition, as well as ability to quickly recognize and identify potential problems and conditions resulting from a previous disease.

++Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:++

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine’s Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

++Anticipated Pay Range++

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

• Location Pay: for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions
• Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)

At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.

Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare — a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Job Number:

2603567
Official Job Title: Registered Nurse 1 (T&RC) 4373

Job Field

: Nursing

Primary Location

: US-NY-Stony Brook
Department/Hiring Area: 8 North Burn Unit

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

:Night Shift Shift Hours: 7:00pm – 7:30am Pass Days: Every Other Weekend, Variable

Posting Start Date

: Oct 2, 2026

Posting End Date

: Oct 17, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Salary:108,182 – 133,000 (rates are subject to change based on FTE and Shifts)
Salary Grade:SG18
SBU Area:Stony Brook University Hospital