Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Full Time, Nights

Earn Up to a $25,000 Sign‑On Bonus — Join the Acute Care RN Team in a Full Time night shift capacity at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center!
 

Why This Role & Guthrie?

Our Acute Care (Med/Surg) department has been described by our staff as having a caring & comforting environment with an incredible team that feels like family. The department is fast-paced but has a strong focus on teaching and learning. Our RNs work on a Care Team with a LPN and a PCP sharing a patient load. 

Our team values collaboration, communication, and patient‑centered care. Nurses are respected clinical partners here, not task‑doers, and the work you do directly influences diagnostic quality and treatment outcomes.

At Guthrie, you’ll find:

• A collaborative, provider‑led Acute Care team
• Strong clinical leadership and interdisciplinary support
• A mission‑driven culture grounded in compassion and excellence
• The stability and resources of a large, integrated health system
• A role that supports longevity, growth, and work‑life balance

What Guthrie Offers You:

• $25,000 Sign‑On Bonus for eligible, experienced RNs
• $6.00 per hour Shift Differential for Night Shift!
• Newly Increased RN Rates!
• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage starting the first of the month after hire
• Generous PTO beginning on Day 1 which is based on years of experience!
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement after 90 days
• Relocation Assistance - Up to $12,000 based on distance.
• Stable, Predictable Scheduling compared to inpatient bedside roles
• Supportive, Team‑Focused Culture
• Free On‑Site Parking
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Who We Are
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center has proudly served the Cortland community for over a century, delivering high‑quality, patient‑centered care backed by modern technology and a deeply rooted culture of compassion. Our Acute Care  team is a key part of that mission — providing critical diagnostic services that help patients live healthier, longer lives.

Job Summary:

Responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and guides patient teaching and the activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing. Understands and adheres to GCMC’s Compliance Standards as they appear in GCMC’s Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy.   Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and GCMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

Experience:       

• Entry level-graduate per Education requirements
• Specialty Units-At least 1 year of medical-surgical nursing preferred.  (i.e. ICU, Maternity, Psych)

Skills:

• See core competencies and unit specific competencies

Licensure/Certificates/Certification:

• Current NYS license to perform as a registered professional nurse
• Current BLS-CPR certification required (or within first 30 days of employment)
• Specialty Unit - Maternity – Neonatal Resuscitation Certification within 6 months of employment
• Specialty Unit –ICU- ACLS within 6 months of hire

 Essential Job Functions:    

Accordingly, employees may be asked to perform duties that are outside the specific functions that are listed.                         

Assessment-Performs patient assessment and documents accurately in a timely manner per nursing and department policy.

• Performs nursing admission assessment thoroughly and within timeframe.  Documents the admission assessment accurately and completely.
• Performs skin risk assessment accurately and reassessment per policy and protocol.
• Performs pain assessment and reassessment per policy and utilizes hospital approved pain scale and documents appropriately.

 Patient Monitoring-Monitors patient as appropriate for condition, status and safety according to nursing department policy.

• Monitors patient’s vital signs and systems per protocol and documents on appropriate forms.
• Recognizes change in patient’s condition or status and reports to charge nurse or physician as appropriate.
• Calls CAT team for patients who meet criteria.
• Works to ensure patient safety is maintained in all aspects of patient care, by following all policies related to National Patient Safety Goals, etc.
• Raises concern about patient ca