Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical Acute Care
Salary: $75 an hourShift: Multiple shiftsLocation: Multiple locations
Temp placements

Mission Statement
Greater Careers is dedicated to our candidates and clients alike. Our mission is to ensure that we source and recruit innovative, quality-driven healthcare professionals based on our client's specifications and needs. Candidates are screened to complement healthcare placements with role-specific knowledge and experience before working for your organization.
Introduction

Medical-surgical nurses are registered nurses who provide care for primarily adult patients before and after surgical procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct an individualized patient assessment
• Prepare and administer (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and record prescribed medications.
• Monitor patients vitals and report adverse reactions to medications or treatments
• Educate patients on surgical procedures
• Provide bedside care for a wide variety of medical patients, including pre-and post-surgery patients
• Change dressings, insert catheters, and start IVs
• Prepare equipment and aid physician during examination and treatment of patient
• Monitor and adjust specialized equipment used on patients, and interpret and record electronic displays
• Perform other duties as assigned

Medical-Surgical Nurse Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN)
• Current New York State RN license
• BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• TCAR for Surgery
• Phlebotomy
• Two plus years of Medical/Surgical experience
• Conscious Sedation Certification (preferred)