Registered Nurse (RN) - Med-Surg)

Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)

Location: Hamilton, NY

Job Type: Contract

Contract: 13 Weeks

Pay Rate: $ 1,600 To $ 1,900 per week

Schedule: Night Shift | 7:00 PM 7:00 AM | 12-Hour Shifts

Guaranteed Hours: 36 Hours Per Week

Experience: Minimum 2 Years Required

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) for a 13-week contract opportunity in Hamilton, New York. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to primarily adult medical-surgical patients, with occasional pediatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess, monitor, and provide comprehensive nursing care to Medical-Surgical patients with a variety of acute and postoperative conditions.

• Administer medications, treatments, and prescribed therapies while recognizing changes in patient condition and escalating care appropriately.

• Provide care for postoperative orthopedic, general surgical, cardiac, respiratory, diabetic, and wound-care patients.

• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate treatment, transfers, discharge planning, and patient education.

• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in Sorian and float to other appropriate clinical areas based on patient-care and staffing needs.

Requirements

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License Required.

• Minimum 2 Years of Nursing Experience Required, Including Medical-Surgical, SCU, and Emergency Department Experience.

• Previous Travel Nursing Experience Required.

• Current BLS Certification Required; ACLS and PALS Certifications Preferred.

• Strong Clinical Assessment, Prioritization, and Communication Skills Required; Charge Nurse or Supervisory Experience Preferred.

The Medical-Surgical RN will provide skilled, adaptable, and patient-centered nursing care while supporting safe outcomes across a diverse acute-care patient population.