Travel Certified Nursing Assistant (Syracuse, NY) - CNA 26-16286

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Specialty / Department: Emergency Float Pool

Location: Syracuse, NY

Trauma Level: Level I trauma experience preferred

Contract Length: 13 weeks (Contract – NO BENEFITS)

Pay Rate: $1100-1,109 per week (travel)

Schedule and Shift Details

• Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Schedule: 6 shifts (12 hours each) over two weeks
• Weekends: Every other weekend required

Job Summary

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in the Emergency Float Pool provides direct and indirect patient care in a fast-paced emergency and acute care environment. The role requires flexibility, strong communication, teamwork, and a patient-focused approach while supporting nursing staff and assisting patients with daily care needs. The CNA may also serve as a safety companion for patients identified as requiring additional supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain, record, and report patient vital signs.
• Assist patients with bathing, toileting, feeding, and other daily living activities.
• Provide direct and indirect nursing care based on patient assignments.
• Serve as a safety companion for patients identified as safety risks.
• Monitor and respond appropriately to changing patient needs.
• Communicate patient information effectively to nursing staff and healthcare team members.
• Maintain a safe and clean patient care environment.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support quality patient care.
• Demonstrate professionalism, ethical decision-making, and patient-centered care.
• Participate in quality improvement and professional development activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year of patient care experience.
• Level I trauma experience preferred.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Current New York State CNA certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Proficiency:

• Not specified; ability to accurately document and communicate patient care information is required.