Registered Nurse – Surgical Unit (SSU RN) - RNSU#1515
NavitasPartners•Ithaca, NY
•Onsite
About The Position
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Surgical Step-Down Unit (SSU) assignment in Ithaca, NY. This role is ideal for an RN with strong post-surgical and high-acuity patient care experience who thrives in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment. The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients recovering from orthopedic, spinal, and other complex surgical procedures while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Minimum 2 years of recent Surgical Step-Down Unit (SSU) RN experience required
- Strong experience caring for post-surgical patients required
- Excellent patient assessment, communication, and clinical judgment skills
- Ability to work effectively in high-acuity night shift environments
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to post-surgical patients in the Surgical Step-Down Unit
- Monitor, assess, and respond to changes in patient conditions
- Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments as ordered
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and interdisciplinary care teams
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and EMR charting
- Educate patients and families regarding surgical recovery, discharge planning, and post-operative care
- Ensure compliance with hospital safety standards, infection control policies, and clinical protocols
- Support patient recovery and promote positive patient outcomes
Benefits
- We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater.
- You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
