Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay Unit
Job Description
About the Role
Join Cayuga Health System as a Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay Unit in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Assesses patients and families using a person-centered approach to quickly recognize deviations and abnormalities in physical, emotional, developmental and behavioral status.
- Plans and evaluates the care of patients, demonstrating the ability to effectively prioritize care goals for both expected and unanticipated needs while involving the patients and support persons.
- Considers the interdisciplinary team as resources for interventions on care goals including evidence based practice.
Requirements
- employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact the Cayuga Health Talent Acquisition team at talentacquisition@cayugahealth. org.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $38.63 - $47.18/hr
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Cayuga Health System as a Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay Unit.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Registered Nurse - Surgical Short Stay Unit position at Cayuga Health System includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Surgical — Registered Nurse Career Context
This Surgical position at Cayuga Health System is open to registered nurse candidates.
Registered Nurses have diverse career pathways from bedside care to telehealth triage, care coordination, and leadership roles with increasingly flexible scheduling options.
Compensation Analysis
Cayuga Health System lists compensation for this registered nurse position at $38k to $47k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $47000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($38k–$47k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Registered Nurse, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Technical Skills Implementation, Clinical Documentation, Evidence Based Practice, Self-Directed, Compassionate Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgical role.
Core responsibilities: Registered Nurses assess patients and families using a person-centered approach to quickly recognize deviations in physical, emotional, developmental, and behavioral status. They plan and evaluate patient care, prioritizing goals while demonstrating competence in technical skills and maintaining com...
Benefits package: Competitive Compensation, Comprehensive Employee Benefits, Professional Development Programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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