SURGICAL STEP-DOWN STAFF NURSE
About The Position
Mount Sinai Hospital’s 2 North is a 34-bed medical-surgical unit staffed by registered nurses and CNAs. The Surgical Step-Down Trauma Unit cares for trauma and post-surgical patients across multiple specialties. Patients may arrive from the Emergency Department, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, Surgical Intensive Care Unit, or through direct admission for pre-operative care. The unit’s patient population includes general, vascular, bariatric, gynecological, orthopedic, and spine surgery patients. Nurses work with board-certified intensivists, trauma physicians, surgeons, resident physicians, social workers, and speech, physical, and occupational therapists. Social workers help connect patients with support services, medication assistance, placement resources, and transitions from hospital to home. The role is in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes teamwork, education, and trauma care. The hospital offers online self-scheduling and online shift bidding for open shifts at a premium rate.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- At least 1 year of Staff Nurse experience.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Current CPR-BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to trauma and post-surgical patients on a 34-bed medical-surgical step-down unit.
- Work collaboratively with physicians, social workers, and speech, physical, and occupational therapists.
- Complete hospital and departmental orientation programs.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Certification differential
- 403(b) with matching contributions
- PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Continuing education
- Clinical ladder
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
