Med Surg/Step Down RN

Med Surg/Step Down RN

Tryfacta is seeking a Med Surg/Step Down RN for our client in Rome, NY 13440. This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please apply now!

Location: 1500 N James St, Rome, NY 13440, United States

Duration: 13 weeks with high possibilities of extension

Shift: 19:00 to 07:30

Guaranteed hours: 48hrs (36hrs also available)

Pay on W2: Hourly: $72 Min. W2 Weekly Gross (Taxable): $2,210.00 Weekly Stipend (Non-Taxable): $1,246.00 Blended Weekly Gross Pay Rate: $3,456.00

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

The Med-Surg RN provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in a medical-surgical unit, assessing health status, administering medications and treatments, documenting care, and collaborating with the healthcare team to promote optimal patient outcomes. Med-Surg RNs care for a diverse patient population from post-surgical recovery to medical conditions requiring acute care while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Monitoring: Conduct ongoing assessments, monitor vital signs, recognize changes in clinical status, and report to the care team as needed.
• Care Planning & Implementation: Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans using the nursing process.
• Medication & Treatment Administration: Safely administer medications, IV fluids, treatments, and procedures as ordered, and monitor patient responses.
• Documentation: Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, outcomes, and changes in condition in the medical record.
• Patient & Family Education: Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and self-care following hospital stay.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with physicians, therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Safety & Infection Control: Adhere to safety protocols, infection prevention standards, and hospital policies to support a safe care environment.
• Diagnostic Support: Assist with diagnostic tests, interpret findings, and contribute information to guide treatment plans.
• Discharge Planning: Participate in discharge planning and help facilitate a smooth transition to home or another care setting.

Qualifications

• MS/Telemetry nurse willing to float to step down.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and New York State (NYS) license required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required.
• Must have minimum 2 years of current experience.
• Travel experience preferred.
• Floating to MS is required.
• Every Other Weekend/Holiday is required.
• Must have strong IV skills, confident working with cardiac drips, reading EKG strips, and all types of wound care.
• NIH Stroke Cert required before start

Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.