Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Full Time, Nights

Guthrie Enterprise • Cortland, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Guthrie Cortland Medical Center is seeking a compassionate, skilled Registered Nurse to provide patient care in its 2S Telemetry Unit in Cortland, New York. The unit provides telemetry and acute care for cardiac, respiratory, wound, and other needs, with a team of RNs and LPNs. The role is full-time on night shift, working three 12-hour shifts. The department is described as having a low patient ratio, a dedicated team, and a safe working environment.

The nurse delivers care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; guides patient education and ancillary personnel; and follows professional nursing standards and the medical center’s compliance policies and applicable regulations. The position includes patient monitoring, medication administration, discharge planning, collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary teams, accurate documentation, infection prevention, emergency response, and participation in quality improvement and professional development activities.

The pay range is $40.00–$54.12 per hour, plus differentials. Eligible, experienced RNs may receive a $25,000 sign-on bonus. Night shift differential is $6.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Current New York State license to practice as a registered professional nurse.
• Current BLS-CPR certification, or obtain it within the first 30 days of employment.
• For specialty units, at least one year of medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate the core competencies and unit-specific competencies.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of medical-surgical nursing experience is preferred for specialty units.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, complete admission and ongoing assessments, and document findings accurately and on time.
• Monitor patients according to their condition, safety needs, and department policy; recognize and report changes in condition and activate the CAT team when criteria are met.
• Administer and document medications, IV fluids, and blood products safely in accordance with policy, including medication scanning and automated dispensing system procedures.
• Insert and maintain IVs using aseptic technique and follow IV site, tubing, and dressing policies.
• Assess and address patient and family education needs, provide teaching materials, document education, and evaluate learner understanding.
• Initiate and participate in discharge planning, complete pre-discharge checklists, provide discharge instructions, and help ensure appropriate follow-up and community resources.
• Assist providers with procedures and treatments; communicate critical values and telephone orders using read-back, and use SBAR to report changes in patient condition.
• Use hospital equipment safely and according to policy, including IV pump guardrails, alarms, and patient lift equipment.
• Perform nursing treatments and procedures competently, conduct and document hourly rounds using the 4 P’s, and use room whiteboards to communicate with patients and families.
• Participate in emergency preparedness activities, drills, and actual emergency events.
• Document patient care and responses completely, accurately, and in real time in accordance with policy.
• Participate in professional nursing activities, including quality improvement, team or committee work, staff meetings, clinical updates, mandatory in-services, and nursing education.
• Follow infection control procedures, including appropriate PPE, hand hygiene, and isolation precautions.
• Use the nursing process to identify patient needs, implement interventions, develop and update individualized care plans, and document interventions each shift.
• Support clinical learning by participating in learning experiences for orientees, staff, and students, including serving as a preceptor; participate in Nursing Grand Rounds at least quarterly.
• Support continuity of care through safe handoffs, interdisciplinary planning, SBAR communication, and use of Ticket to Ride when communicating with other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $25,000 sign-on bonus for eligible, experienced RNs.
• $6.00 per hour night shift differential.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning the first of the month after hire.
• Paid time off beginning on Day 1, based on years of experience.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement after 90 days.
• Relocation assistance up to $12,000, based on distance.
• Free on-site parking.
• Stable, predictable scheduling compared with inpatient bedside roles.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed