Registered Nurse – Pediatric & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit [Syracuse, NY] - RNPEDAPU 26-15173

JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric & Adolescent Psychiatric Unit

JOB DETAILS

Location: Syracuse, NY
Duration: 13 weeks - CONTRACT [NO BENEFITS]
Shift: Day shift, 3x12 hours, 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and some holidays
Travel/Housing: No travel or housing reimbursements provided

Pay Rate: $2,487 – $2,587 weekly

JOB SUMMARY: Provide nursing care to pediatric and adolescent psychiatric patients with varying clinical and behavioral health needs. Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and deliver appropriate patient care in an acute care setting with minimal orientation and supervision. Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE

• Current New York State RN registration.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; must be able to obtain recertification as needed.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 1.5 years of recent nursing experience within the past 2 years in an acute care facility comparable in size and level to the hiring hospital.
• Inpatient nursing experience with both adult and adolescent patients.
• Ability to perform the majority of patient care skills with minimal orientation and supervision.
• Strong nursing assessment, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Travel nurses must have experience in hospitals of equal or greater size or in trauma centers.
• Must be available to work every other weekend and some holidays.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience in pediatric and adolescent psychiatric care.
• EPIC Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide nursing care to pediatric and adolescent psychiatric patients.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Work every other weekend and some holidays as required.

ELIGIBILITY AND COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

• No professional license or certification suspensions or investigations.
• Must not have been named as a defendant in a professional liability claim.
• Must provide verification of legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment health clearance, drug screening, and criminal background checks.