Registered Nurse – Medical / Surgical

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join our medical/surgical team focusing on stroke stepdown patients. This role requires a dynamic individual capable of supporting a variety of patient needs in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Information

• Unit: Medical/Surgical Stroke Stepdown
• Common Diagnoses: Stroke, altered mental status, renal issues, COPD, CHF, isolation, general medical-surgical cases, pneumonia, and pulmonary conditions.
• Patient Demographics: Adults
• Number of Beds in the Unit: 64
• Specialty Equipment: IV pumps, N/G tubes, feeding tubes

Shift Information

Shift: 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM

Floating: Required

Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Qualifications

• Must have at least 2 years of experience in Medical/Surgical nursing with stroke stepdown experience.
• Current AHA BLS and NIHSS certifications are required (NIHSS can be obtained before starting).
• Must possess an active NY nursing license and provide a NURSYS report for licensing verification.
• EMR experience with EPIC is preferred.

Please submit your application along with your availability for time off (RTO).