Travel RN MedSurg/Tele — Ithaca, NY — $2359 Est. Wkly - Ithaca, NY
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:5
- Travel
- BLS
- RN license
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About the job
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ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Medical/Surgical/Telemetry (Night Shift) in Ithaca, New York.
Location
Ithaca, NY
Assignment Duration
This is a 13-week contract position.
Schedule/Shift
This position requires a Night Shift schedule, working from 06:45 PM to 07:15 AM, and includes every other weekend and holiday requirements.
Job Description
The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing bedside patient care in a 32-bed Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit with an average daily census of 17-22 patients. You will work with a patient ratio of 1:5 (1:6 during surgical staffing) and have nursing assistant support available. Additional support will come from a lightly assigned Charge Nurse who will manage a patient ratio of 1:2.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient assessments and administer medication as per physician orders.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Monitor and record patient vital signs and report any changes to supervising physician.
- Educate patients and their families about health management and medication information.
- Document all patient care activities accurately in the electronic health record (Epic).
- Support and train nursing assistants in their daily activities and patient care tasks.
Required Experience
- Active RN license in the state of New York.
- Experience in a medical/surgical or telemetry nursing environment is preferred.
- Epic experience is required.
Certifications/Licensure
- Active Registered Nurse license.
- Current BLS certification.
- Pharmacology and Rhythm Interpretation skills testing will be conducted on onboarding.
About ARMStaffing
Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.
As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.
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