Progressive Care Nurse

Overview:

A well-respected hospital in Midtown Manhattan is seeking 2 experienced Telemetry RNs to support their Med Surg/Tele unit on a contract basis. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical judgment, telemetry and critical care experience, and a commitment to delivering exceptional, evidence-based patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care:

• Deliver patient-centered care based on current nursing theory and evidence-based practice
• Assess, plan, and evaluate individualized nursing care
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to develop and implement care plans
• Educate patients and families on their treatment and discharge plans
• Accurately document patient care using electronic medical records (EMR)

Patient Experience:

• Build therapeutic relationships with patients and families
• Communicate with empathy, professionalism, and cultural sensitivity
• Proactively resolve patient concerns and escalate when necessary
• Participate in hourly rounding and service excellence initiatives

Quality & Safety:

• Adhere to safety protocols and institutional standards
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and peer reviews
• Report safety risks or incidents per hospital policy

Operations:

• May serve as charge nurse during shifts as needed
• Ensure efficient use of supplies and staff resources
• Support throughput efforts to manage unit flow

Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years RN experience
• At least 2 years in Telemetry and Critical Care settings
• 1 year of travel experience (only required for travel RNs)

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – Required
• ASN may be considered if actively enrolled in a BSN program and has strong relevant experience

Certifications:

• Active NY RN license (in good standing)
• BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association)
• Telemetry and Ventilator experience – required
• EPIC experience – strongly preferred

Unit Details:

• Average Census: 22 patients
• Unit Size: 24 beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5

Additional Notes:

• Flu vaccination required (in season)
• Weekend availability is required as part of regular rotation

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.