About the Opportunity:
Join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Emergency Department (ED) providing critical care services to patients at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY. This is a full-time contract position offering a 36-hour guarantee over 13 weeks with a work schedule from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
The estimated base pay for these positions are $53.71 to $63.47 per hour. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct patient assessments and create comprehensive care plans.
- Provide critical care and emergency services in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Monitor and document patient progress and response to treatment.
- Stay informed on best practices and emerging trends in emergency medicine and nursing care.
- Identify and intervene in life-threatening situations.
- Recognize safety issues and implement patient handling protocols using lifts.
- Assume charge nurse duties as needed.
Job Requirements:
- Current NYS RN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications.
- Experience with MEDITECH.
- Travel experience required.
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Critical Care and charge experience preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to prioritize and delegate.
- Lethal dysrhythmia exam completion during probation and defibrillation certification within six months of employment.
- IV, medication, and phlebotomy certification during orientation.
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Ability to function well in stressful situations with creative problem-solving skills.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive pay with flexible scheduling.
- Work schedule includes 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. shifts with a 36-hour guarantee.
- Opportunities for contract extensions.
- Supportive work environment with interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Travel and stipend options for eligible candidates.
