Job Description

REGISTERED NURSE - TELEMETRY / ICU

DAY SHIFT 7a - 7p

Jamaica Hospital Medical Center a member of the Medisys Health Network is a 404 bed fully accredited community based teaching hospital and level I Trauma and Stroke Center. We provide general medical, pediatric, and psychiatric emergency services, ambulatory care on and off campus, ambulatory surgery and a broad spectrum of diagnostic and treatment services. We are currently seeking an experienced RN for immediate 7a - 7p opportunity within our Telemetry / ICU department.

DUTIES

• Utilize electrocardiogram and other life-sign measuring devices to monitor critically ill patients.
• Record patient information and interpret such data to assist physicians assess and determine patient recovery and treatment protocol.
• Provide patient care and education.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing. Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, preferred.
• BLS Certification required.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
• Minimum one (1) year recent experience as an RN in Medicine/Surgery, Telemetry or ICU required.

SALARY

$50.08/hr. Plus benefits and differentials