Vassar Brothers Medical Center·Poughkeepsie, New York
Provide temporary nursing coverage in the Emergency Department to fill vacancies and maternity leaves. Perform clinical tasks including triage, phlebotomy, EKG, and medication administration.
Temporary nursing positions to cover gaps left by vacancies and maternity leaves.
IV, medication, triage, wound cleaning, phlebotomy, EKG's, vital signs, cardiac monitors, restraints, cleaning, and other duties Education Skills Experience: RN, PALS, BLS, ACLS Working Conditions: Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity Occupational: Some occupational risk Physical Effort: Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org
Unit: 972 Department: Emergency Department Exempt: No
$17.00 - $24.91 Hourly
Must be a Registered Nurse with PALS, BLS, and ACLS certifications. Ability to handle medium to heavy physical effort and work in an environment with exposure to noise and human waste.
Market context
In New York, nursing roles like LPN positions are commonly driven by ongoing staffing needs in hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health settings. Competition can be stronger for roles that prefer mental health, alcoholism, or chemical addiction experience, so a valid New York State LPN license and accredited nursing education matter. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to highlight any relevant behavioral health experience.