RN - Med-Surg/Telemetry

Pride Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Pride Health seeks an experienced Med/Surg RN to provide bedside care to adult patients in an acute or post‑acute setting in New York, NY. The role requires at least 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience, strong assessment skills, and hands‑on experience with IV therapy, wound care, telemetry, and post‑operative care.

You will assess patients, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications, monitor status, document care, participate in discharge planning, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience.
• Most recent Med/Surg experience within the past year.
• Current New York State RN License with Primary Source Verification.
• AHA BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited institution.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Provide bedside care for pre- and post-operative patients.
• Administer medications and document accurately.
• Initiate IV therapy and manage venous access.
• Monitor telemetry and vital signs; respond to changes.
• Collaborate with physicians and discharge planning.
• Maintain patient charts and nursing documentation.

Skills

Physical assessment

Medication administration

Wound care

IV therapy

Telemetry monitoring

Post-operative care

Patient education

Communication

Clinical judgment

Education

ADN

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive bedside care to adult patients, including pre- and post-operative patients, in an acute or post-acute setting. The RN will assess patient conditions, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer medications and treatments, monitor patient status, and collaborate with the healthcare team to support safe and effective outcomes. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience, strong clinical assessment skills, and hands‑on experience with IV therapy, wound care, post‑operative care, and telemetry monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
• Provide direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre- and post-operative patients.
• Perform comprehensive physical assessments and monitor patient conditions.
• Prepare, administer, and accurately document prescribed medications.
• Initiate and maintain IV therapy, including starting IVs as required.
• Perform wound care, dressing changes, and infection‑control procedures.
• Insert and manage urinary catheters according to clinical protocols.
• Monitor vital signs and recognize changes in patient condition.
• Monitor telemetry and interpret relevant patient measurements.
• Assess patients for adverse reactions to medications and treatments and promptly report significant findings.
• Operate and adjust specialized medical equipment as required.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, medications, treatment plans, and post‑operative care.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate appropriate follow‑up care.
• Maintain accurate and current patient charts, medical records, and nursing documentation.
• Follow established nursing standards, evidence‑based practices, safety procedures, and clinical protocols.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg RN experience required.
• Most recent Med/Surg experience must be within the past year.
• Experience in a large acute‑care hospital setting preferred for acute facilities.
• Post‑acute candidates may have Med/Surg experience in a post‑acute facility or acute‑care hospital.
• Strong skills in: Physical assessment, Medication administration, Wound care and infection control, IV therapy, post‑operative care, Patient education, Telemetry monitoring
• EPIC EMR experience preferred.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from an accredited institution required.
• Current New York State RN License with Primary Source Verification required.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• AHA ACLS certification required.
• Strong communication, clinical judgment, organization, and patient‑care skills.
• 14‑week contract position
• Shift is 11.5 hrs/day (7:30 AM‑8:00 PM), 34.5 hrs/week
• Location is New York, NY 10037
• Pay Rate for Locals: $54 - $58 Hourly
• Pay Rate for Travelers: $2,250 - $2,300 Weekly

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.