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Registered Nurse -Orthopedics General Surgery Per Diem Level 2 ONLY

Ellis Medicine
Schenectady, NY Per Diem
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026

GENEROUS SHIFT DIFFERENTIALS

RECLAIM YOUR DAY AND JOIN OUR NIGHT TEAM!!

 

Orthopedics • General Surgery

Restore Mobility. Inspire Recover. Transform Lives. Join the A3 Team!

Every day on A3, our nurses help patients take the next step toward recovery. From joint replacements and orthopedic procedures to complex general surgical care, you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain mobility, confidence, and quality of life.

At Ellis Hospital, you'll join a team that believes nursing is more than a profession, it's a calling. We foster a Just Culture where nurses are empowered to speak up, share ideas, and influence change. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues, engaged leadership, and a collaborative interdisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Whether you're an experienced RN or looking to grow your surgical nursing expertise, A3 offers an environment where your clinical skills, compassion, and professional development are valued every day.

Why Nurses Choose A3

✔Fast-paced surgical environment with a diverse patient population
✔ Specialized experience in Orthopedics, and General Surgery
✔ Strong teamwork and supportive leadership
✔ Opportunities for advancement, certification, and professional growth
✔ A culture of respect, collaboration, and compassion
✔ Make a direct impact on patients' recovery journeys

Position Summary

The Registered Professional Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive nursing care to patients in the acute care setting through the application of the nursing process. The RN assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, and evaluates patient care while collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes.

The RN also serves as a leader within the healthcare team by coordinating care, delegating responsibilities appropriately, supervising patient care activities, and supporting evidence-based nursing practice.
 
Requirements:

  • Graduate of accredited RN program required.
  • Current licensure in NYS or eligibility for limited permit to practice is required.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred; candidates without a BSN will be required to start a program within 2 years of hire and complete by year 6 of employment.
  • A minimum of 1 year of acute care experience preferred.
  • Current BLS is required.
  • Current certification in ACLS, PALS and NRP may be required depending on unit scope.
  • Board Certification preferred.

Responsibilities:

  • Completes patient assessment using subjective and objective data sources.
  • Evaluates assessment data and establishes nursing diagnoses.
  • Prioritizes patient needs including physiological, social, psychological, spiritual, age specific and selects diagnoses which can be reasonably addressed in the acute care episode.
  • Develops an individualized PCP based on patient assessment using nursing practice standards and protocols, realistic measurable outcomes/goal and timeframes for goal achievement according to patient condition and age.
  • Delivers patient care as outlined in the PCP and patient response to interventions.
  • Assigns patient care tasks to and observes care given by non-RN staff members.
  • Evaluates patient care and assesses the level and timeliness of outcome achievement utilizing input from pertinent members of the healthcare team, including patient/family.
  • Communicates the patient’s plan of care to all members of the healthcare team and including the medical record.
  • Organizes and communicates nursing care assignments/tasks/responsibilities based upon patient acuity/need and staff education/skill/job description.
  • Assesses patient teaching needs as part of the initial and ongoing assessment, sets goals and develops teaching plans consistent with the patient’s educational level, learning readiness, and age.
  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to implements and /or coordinates the teaching plan focusing on wellness, health maintenance and restoration.
  • Provides a safe environment based upon patient condition and age.
  • Assumes responsibility for education and self- development.
  • Participates in nursing performance improvement and interdisciplinary research and study activities as required.
  • Adheres to institutional policies and procedures.

Level 2 Committment:

  • Four employer needed shifts per four-week time block.
  • PLUS, must be available to work one shift during one winter holiday week and one shift during one summer holiday week.
  • PLUS, work as the employer requires two weekends (consisting of two employer-needed shifts per weekend, or, based on operational need if weekend shifts are not applicable to the unit) of any four week time block.  

Ellis Medicine is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will prohibit, discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability (including pregnancy-related conditions), genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, prior arrest or conviction record, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decisions, domestic violence victim status, known relationship or association with any member of a protected class, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law violates federal, state and, where applicable, local laws , reproductive health decisions or source of payment, consistent with applicable legislation and to comply with the laws pertaining thereto.

Salary Range:  $61.08/hour         Per Diem Levels 2 ONLY         Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

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