Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Unit

Job Description

Compensation & Premium Incentives

• Base Salary Range: $38.00 - $62.74 per hour (Determined case-by-case based on experience, education, and certifications).
• Sign-On Bonus: Competitive signing incentives available (Eligibility determined at time of offer).
• Shift Differentials: Premium pay rates applied directly to evening and overnight hours.
• Financial Bonuses: Direct cash payouts awarded upon achieving specialty clinical certifications.

Schedule & Flexibility:

• Patient care never stops, and our night team is vital to our success. This role includes shared coverage for overnight shifts. We utilize a collaborative scheduling system to ensure shift distribution remains fair and predictable for all nursing staff.

The Magnet Distinction

Glens Falls Hospital is a Magnet designated organization, placing us in the top 10% of hospitals nationwide for nursing excellence. When you join our clinical team, you experience true shared governance, highly engaged leadership, and skilled peers working together in a collaborative, supportive atmosphere.

Career Growth & Support

• Clinical Ladder : Structured advancement paths that directly elevate and reward your professional growth.
• Tuition Reimbursement : Comprehensive continuing education funding to advance your degree or specialization.
• Dedicated Mentorship : Formalized guidance programs tailored to support your long-term career aspirations.

Team Impact

As a Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) on our Inpatient Surgical Unit, you'll care for adult and pediatric patients recovering from a wide variety of surgical procedures, including orthopedic, urological, thoracic, vascular, gynecological, ENT, and general surgery. Working alongside surgeons, physicians, and an experienced interdisciplinary team, you'll provide compassionate, patient-centered care while supporting patients throughout their recovery and transition home.

The Impact You Can Make

As an RN, you hold primary accountability for organizing, managing, and delivering comprehensive nursing care to your assigned group of patients within the scope of the New York State Nurse Practice Act. In this role, you will:

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized care plans.
• Coordinate care with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members to promote positive clinical outcomes and seamless transitions of care.
• Monitor patient conditions, implement appropriate interventions, and adjust care plans based on changing needs and treatment goals.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, self-care, and discharge instructions.
• Utilize electronic health record systems to document care accurately and maintain compliance with organizational standards.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, communicate effectively with team members, and ensure safe patient handoffs.
• Delegate and supervise nursing support staff appropriately while maintaining accountability for patient care delivery.
• Support a culture of safety, teamwork, quality improvement, and professional excellence through active participation in unit and organizational initiatives.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Registered Professional Nursing Program.
  • Note: BSN preferred. Associate degree hires must complete their BSN within 5 years (RNs with 20+ years of experience can substitute an advanced certification for the BSN requirement).
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted New York State (NYS) RN License.
• Certifications :
  • BLS Certification : Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (or obtained at time of hire)
    • CIT / De-escalation Training : Specialized training in hospital-approved verbal crisis intervention techniques. (Required upon hire/orientation for Behavioral Health, Emergency Department, and Crisis Services units).
    • Unit-Specific Certifications (Depending on your assigned department, the following are required to be maintained throughout employment):
    • ACLS Certification : Required before the completion of clinical orientation if assigned to: Critical Care, Emergency Department, PACU, Snuggery, Cardiovascular Lab, Interventional Radiology, GI Center, or Urgent Care.
    • PALS Certification : Required before the completion of clinical orientation if assigned to: Emergency Department or PACU.
    • Stroke Certification Education : Required upon hire and annually if assigned to: Emergency Department, Critical Care, or Tower 6 Telemetry/Neuroscience Unit.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • Excellent clinical judgment, rapid problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to remain calm and effective during medical emergencies
  • Ability to recognize patient care problems and to react appropriately in patient care emergencies
  • Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with other nursing personnel, patients, and physicians
  • Ability to complete basic mathematical calculations
  • Strong working knowledge of standard healthcare reporting and quality measures

About Us

Mission

Our mission is to improve the health of people in our region by providing access to exceptional, affordable, and patient-centered care every day and in every setting.

Communities We Serve

Located in the foothills of the beautiful Adirondack mountains, Glens Falls is conveniently located a short drive away from the capital region and Lake George. Work at the top of your profession and jumpstart your next career here at Glens Falls Hospital!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law.

Benefits

Glens Falls Hospital is committed to providing our people with valuable and competitive benefits offerings, as it is a core part of providing a strong overall employee experience. A summary of these offerings, which are available to active, full-time and part-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week, can be found on the career page here.