Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Critical Care DAYS Position Type: Short-Term, Temporary (3 months) Location: Syracuse, NY Hours: 7:00am - 5:30pm Salary: $68 per hour Work Authorization: Applicants must have authorization to work for any U.S. employer without requiring sponsorship. Are you a skilled and experienced Cardiac RN who thrives in high-acuity settings and takes pride in delivering safe, compassionate care? This position offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment where critical thinking, clinical expertise, and teamwork are essential to supporting patients through complex procedures and recovery.
We are seeking a dedicated nurse with strong experience in procedural preparation and recovery, as well as the ability to monitor and respond to patients under moderate sedation. The ideal candidate is calm under pressure, attentive to detail, and deeply committed to patient safety and positive outcomes.
Job Duties:
Deliver skilled, patient-centered care in an acute care setting with minimal supervision
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and respond appropriately to changing conditions
Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, especially when under sedation
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure timely and effective care delivery
Support patient education, care planning, and safe discharge or recovery transitions
Qualifications:
Active New York State Registered Nurse license
Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a Cardiac or ICU-level care environment
At least 1.5 years of recent (within the past 2 years) experience in an acute care facility of similar size and complexity
Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), with willingness to renew as needed
Experience with moderate sedation medications and continuous patient monitoring
Skilled in patient preparation and recovery for procedures, including airway monitoring
Previous use of EPIC electronic medical records preferred
Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
Must not have any history of suspended or investigated professional licenses or certifications
Must not have been named as a defendant in any professional liability claims
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Must pass pre-employment health screening, drug testing, and criminal background check
Travel RNs will only be considered if their previous experience includes working in facilities of equal or greater size, or in trauma centers.
Required or Preferred Certifications and Experience (as applicable to specialty):
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
Telemetry experience
Triage experience
Ambulatory or Primary Care experience
Medical coding or insurance review knowledge
This is a role for a confident, capable RN who wants to make a real impact in a dynamic clinical environment. If you are committed to clinical excellence and compassionate care, we welcome your application.
For more than thirty years, Penda Aiken, Inc. has committed itself to serving New York State, solidifying our position as a leading talent acquisition firm in the Northeast. Our team of industry experts collaborates closely with top-tier companies and exceptional candidates, providing personalized guidance to ensure the best possible results for everyone involved.
Partnering with Penda Aiken Inc. means positioning yourself for success. We provide access to competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits such as healthcare and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off (PTO), all delivered with personalized attention.
Penda Aiken, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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