Registered Nurse – Surgical Unit (SSU RN) RNSU#1515
Job Location:
Ithaca, NY - USA
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Job Summary
Location: Ithaca New York
- Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
- Start Date: 06/08/2026
- Shift: Night Shift
- Schedule: 3x12-Hour Shifts
- Shift Hours: 6:45 PM 6:45 AM
Navitas Healthcare LLC is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a Surgical Step-Down Unit (SSU) assignment in Ithaca NY. This role is ideal for an RN with strong post-surgical and high-acuity patient care experience who thrives in a fast-paced acute care hospital environment.
The RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients recovering from orthopedic spinal and other complex surgical procedures while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provide direct nursing care to post-surgical patients in the Surgical Step-Down Unit
- Monitor assess and respond to changes in patient conditions
- Administer medications IV therapy and treatments as ordered
- Collaborate with physicians therapists and interdisciplinary care teams
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and EMR charting
- Educate patients and families regarding surgical recovery discharge planning and post-operative care
- Ensure compliance with hospital safety standards infection control policies and clinical protocols
- Support patient recovery and promote positive patient outcomes
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license required
- Minimum 2 years of recent Surgical Step-Down Unit (SSU) RN experience required
- Strong experience caring for post-surgical patients required
- Excellent patient assessment communication and clinical judgment skills
- Ability to work effectively in high-acuity night shift environments
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AboutNavitas Healthcare LLCcertified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required Experience:
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