LPN Medical Surgical

Job Summary:

The Licensed Vocational Nurse (LPN) / Licensed Practical Nurse (LVN) specializing in Medical Surgical care is responsible for providing nursing care under the direction of a Registered Nurse. This role involves performing therapeutic procedures, gathering and reporting patient data, and supporting patient care in a hospital setting. The nurse will work collaboratively within the healthcare team to ensure effective and safe patient care, particularly in medical-surgical units. Responsibilities: Required Skills & Certifications:

• Active New York Single State LPN license (NY is not a Compact state).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience or knowledge of medical-surgical nursing care.
• Proficiency with EPIC charting system.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Preferred Skills & Certifications:

• Previous inpatient medical-surgical nursing experience.
• Experience in emergency or critical care environments.
• Comfort working with ventilators, tracheostomies, PICC lines, and other advanced patient care equipment.

Special Considerations:

• Shift hours are 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM for a 13-week contract.
• Weekend work required every other weekend.
• Must be available to work every other holiday as needed.
• Call-off policy allows the client to cancel up to three shifts during the contract without penalty.
• Requests for return to office (RTO), block scheduling, and special scheduling must be submitted with application.
• Locals accepted with a pay adjustment of $10 less per hour.
• First-time travelers are accepted.

Scheduling:

• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
• Contract length of 13 weeks.
• Every other weekend and holiday work required.