Orthopedic Registered Nurse

Overview Unit Description: R6 is a 24 bed Medical Surgical unit. It specializes in Orthopedics, Trauma, and Stroke/Neurology. Included in our 24 beds, we have a 10 bed Joint Care Center, where they have their total joint replacement patients. Because we specialize in caring for shorter stay surgical patients, we tend to have one of the higher discharge/admission rates in our facility. We currently have a Full-Time Day Shift and Full-Time Night Shift positions available. On-Call: Not Required Incentives: This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $10,000, subject to terms, conditions, and change. Requirements Current RN licensure recognized by the State of New York required. Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit. Our Total Rewards Package Includes Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision) Flexible Spending Account Retirement Benefits (403b) Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term) Paid time Time Off Joining Our Team Has Its Perks We encourage professional growth and development We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education We are committed to great patient ratios Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals We\'ve made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance About The Area The Champlain Valley is characterized by its working landscapes; undulating hills, meadows and pastures rolling down to the waters of giant Lake Champlain, the largest lake in the U.S. behind the Great Lakes. Plattsburgh, a picturesque community of 38,000, offers a cost of living just below the national average. The perfect place to raise a family, the area features excellent schools both public and private. The State University of New York also has a branch here with 6,200 students boasting a large international population and solid nursing program. Site Selection Magazine has chosen Plattsburgh as a top city in the nation for business development for the past eight years. In addition, Policom Corp has ranked Plattsburgh as the top micropolitan in New York and the 27th in the nation. As far as recreational opportunities, Plattsburgh and the Champlain Valley offer incredible year-round activities. From boating, biking, and fishing in the summer, to skiing and ice skating in the winter months. Nearby Lake Placid, host of the 1980 Winter Olympics and 2023 FISU World University Games, is a hub for recreation. The historic Strand Theater serves as the anchor of downtown Plattsburgh, and dozens of museums and historic attractions share the region's rich history. With exciting relocation and signing incentives and assistance, moving to upstate New York has never been an easier decision. #J-18808-Ljbffr