Staff Nurse - RN - PACU - Per Diem - Rotating

NewYork-Presbyterian; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 143,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible scheduling

On-site role

Job summary

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is seeking a per diem PACU Registered Nurse for the Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, NY. You will lead post-anesthesia recovery efforts, advocate for patients, and collaborate with families and clinical teams after complex surgeries.

Required BSN, NYS RN license, and BLS/ACLS/PALS. Per diem, on-site position with flexible scheduling and comprehensive benefits; local commuting is expected.

Qualifications

• BSN required and NYS RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-anesthesia care to PACU patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage pain, assessments and recoveries.
• Ensure patient advocacy and safety during per diem rotations.

Skills

BSN

RN License (NY)

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Location New York, New York Shift: Rotating (United States of America) Description: Transform your Career as a Per Diem Nurse at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Join NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital’s Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) where nurses are patient advocates in the truest form. Care for families. Pioneer advances. Lead recoveries, and be the voice for patients within our close-knit clinical teams. Following complex and rarely seen surgeries, we provide pain management, clinical assessment and vital information for multidisciplinary colleagues. We experience a particularly high case mix index because of our reputation for quality and care. Today, our PACU nurses' mastery continues to set standards for post-operative care. Staff Nurse - RN - PACU - Per Diem - Rotating At NewYork-Presbyterian/WeillCornell Medical Center, nursing is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our nurses dares to be truly excellent – thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities – and the world – stronger. You’ll work with the brightest minds in healthcare to make tomorrow better for countless human beings. It’s the kind of nursing that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a constant spirit of professionalism. And it’s your opportunity to enjoy flexible scheduling, shared clinical decision-making, inspirational leadership, supportive colleagues and much more. Now, you have the opportunity to join us. This is a per diem position at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today. Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP. NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

Preferred Criteria

• Previous experience in PACU or critical care in an acute care setting

Required Criteria

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• New York State Registered Nurse License
• BLS, ACLS, PALS from American Heart Association

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range: $88.15/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works. Internationally acclaimed, our hospital leads the way in research, life-shaping education and compassionate care. Step into a career at a truly Amazing place. Among the highest echelon of the topmost hospitals in the world, NewYork-Presbyterian is Making It Possible for patients at this moment. What does this mean for you? Nothing less than an extraordinary career. We care for 1 out of every 4 New Yorkers in medical need. The nation's largest not-for-profit academic medical center, with over 2 million patient visits a year.