RN - Med/Surg

Job Title: RN - Med/Surg
Location: Elmhurst, New York, 11373
Duration: 04/22/2026 – 07/25/2026
Schedule Notes: Minimum two (2) years Med/Surg experience required; most recent experience within the past one (1) year; experience in acute or post-acute setting; ACLS required for Queens; EPIC EMR preferred
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
Schedule: 3 days/week, 11.5 hrs/day, 34.5 hrs/week, No On-Call Required
Work Setting: Acute Care Hospital
Pay Range: $60-$64/hr.

Required Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Active New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License with Primary Source Verification
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS)
• American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) – Queens only

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years Med/Surg experience in acute or post-acute setting
• Physical assessment
• Medication administration
• Wound care and infection control
• IV therapy
• Post-operative care
• Patient education
• Telemetry monitoring

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• EPIC EMR experience

Job Summary:

• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans in collaboration with the healthcare team
• Provides direct bedside care to pre- and post-surgical patients
• Prepares, administers, and records prescribed medications
• Performs clinical procedures including dressing changes, catheter insertion, and IV initiation
• Monitors patient vitals and reports adverse reactions
• Operates and adjusts medical equipment as needed
• Collaborates on discharge planning and patient care coordination
• Educates patients and families on procedures and post-care instructions
• Maintains accurate patient records and documentation