Registered Nurse - Float

State University of New York Upstate Medical University

Syracuse, New York, United States
Full-time
Posted June 16, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary:

Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to patients within the Department of Medicine. The registered nurse monitors patient, procedure assistant, preceptor and triage nurse. The RN is also expected to help assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care while overseeing the work of the licensed practical nurse, and ancillary staff in the Practice.


Floating to different divisions within Department of Medicine 

  • Screen patients, take vital signs, review medication list, assist clinician with exams, maintain patient flow.

  • Record concise, accurate and complete information regarding patient history, medications, teaching, etc., as per policy.

  • Appropriate and professional telephone interactions under supervision of clinician or Nurse Manager, handle prescription renewals, enter /edit labs, maintain communication between clinician and patient. Provide written patient education material. Maintain exam rooms, stock...