Pay Rate: $2,300.00 - $2,600.00 gross per week

Number of Positions: 4

Specialty: Nursing

Start Date: 3/2/2026 or (any biweekly Monday start from 3/2)

Travel: All inclusive

Assignment Length: 13 weeks

Schedule: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am Nights ; 36, 40, or 48 hrs work schedules available (hours are guaranteed)

EMR: Epic

Additional Details:

Unit Overview:

• 2 North: 25-bed Medical/Surgical unit
• Observation Unit: 7–14 beds (based on census)
• Med/Tele nurses support both 2 North and the Observation Unit. Nurses are may work on either unit based on staffing and patient needs.
• Patient Population: Adult to geriatric

Observation Unit (lower acuity, mostly independent with ADLs):

• Acute on chronic CHF
• Hypertension
• Syncope
• Electrolyte imbalances (hypomagnesemia, hypokalemia)
• Dehydration
• Post-op extended observation

2 North (varied acuity, independent to full assist):

• Hypertension
• Respiratory failure, pneumonia, COPD exacerbation
• Controlled A-fib
• Hyponatremia
• COVID, sepsis
• Hematuria with CBI
• Anemia
• Generalized weakness
• End-of-life care
• Total joint replacements & minor surgical procedures

Telemetry:

• Basic telemetry monitoring
• Centralized 24/7 monitoring by telemetry techs

Drips/Infusions:

• Heparin, magnesium, potassium
• Continuous IV fluids
• No advanced titratable cardiac drips



Respiratory Support:

• No mechanical ventilation
• Higher-acuity respiratory cases managed off unit

Staffing & Ratios:

• Observation: 1:5–6 (days/nights)
• 2 North: 1:5 (may flex to 1:6)
• Support Aides: 3 (2 North), 1 (Observation)
• Unit Clerk: 0900–1700
• 24/7 Services: Respiratory therapy, phlebotomy, security
• No IV team (nurses start IVs)

Provider & Ancillary Support:

• Dedicated night-shift provider
• On-call surgical providers (rarely needed)
• Pharmacy remote overnight (Cardinal Pharmacy)
• Most meds in Pyxis; some nighttime reconstitution required
• Day-shift SWAT/wound-care nurse available

Equipment & Systems:

• Continuous telemetry
• Baxter IV pumps
• Pneumatic tube system

Leadership & Escalation:

• Unit leadership available weekdays + as needed
• 24/7 nursing supervision
• Rapid Response/Code Team assigned per shift

Orientation:

• Begins on day shift with educator
• Includes glucometer competency & workflow review
• Floor orientation with preceptor
• Night-shift travelers will complete the initial day with the educator and then transition onto PM shifts with a preceptor for the balance of orientation.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with Epic is strongly preferred but not required
• Must be skilled to handle the full scope of patient care without support
• Able to work independently and provide care across a variety of units. Nurses in these units should have a strong foundation in med/surg nursing, be skilled in telemetry monitoring, and be adept at managing a diverse patient population.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• BLS

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• NY

ABOUT THE FACILITY

Our Hospital is a not-for-profit medical facility located in Oneonta, New York, United States. This is a general medical and surgical facility that also is a teaching hospital. They operate a "satellite emergency department" in nearby Sidney, New York

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance