Registered Nurse-Medical-Surgical

Registered Nurse-Medical-Surgical
Full-Time | 12-Hour Day & Night Shifts
$55.92/hour + Full 1199 Union Benefits
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center | Queens, NY


Overview
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, a 384-bed community-based teaching hospital and Level I Trauma and Stroke Center, is seeking experienced Registered Nurses for full-time Medical Surgical positions on day and night shifts.


As part of the Medisys Health Network, our hospital delivers comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services to a diverse patient population across Queens. This is an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment with strong clinical support and union-backed stability.


Compensation & Benefits

• $55.92/hour
• Full 1199 Union Benefits, including:
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Pension and retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Stable scheduling with 12-hour shifts (day & night)
• Opportunities for overtime and internal advancement

Why Join Our Medical Surgical Team

• High-volume, clinically diverse patient population
• Work within a Level I Trauma and Stroke Center
• Strong interdisciplinary team environment
• Exposure to complex cases that build critical care skills
• Career growth within the Medisys Health Network

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and implement nursing care for adult patients
• Monitor patient conditions and vital signs
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Perform wound care and dressing changes
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Educate patients and families on care plans and recovery
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams

Tagged as: M/S, medical surgical

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• BSN preferred
• Current New York State RN license
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical experience in an acute or subacute setting preferred
• Strong clinical, organizational, and communication skills
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred

Work Environment

• Inpatient Medical Surgical Unit
• 12-hour day and night shifts available
• Fast-paced, team-oriented clinical setting
• Diverse and underserved patient population

Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through the Jamaica Hospital Medical Center careers portal for immediate consideration