Clinical Nurse | M18

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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Memorial Sloan Kettering is seeking a Clinical Nurse II to join our inpatient nursing staff on M18, our Surgical Advanced Care Unit. As a global leader in cancer care, research, and education, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while advancing the future of oncology. We're looking for a dynamic nursing professional eager to showcase compassionate, evidence-based nursing care skills and make a meaningful impact here at MSK's Main Campus.   

M18 - Surgical Advanced Care

36-bed inpatient oncology unit with a hybrid model that includes an open step-down unit caring for critically ill and post-operative patients. The unit supports mechanical ventilation, hemodynamic monitoring, and telemetry. A fifteen-bed capacity is designated for step-down care, with dynamic patient needs ranging from long-term vented patients to high-risk post-op and septic patients. Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:3–4, with exposure to high-acuity care and cross-training within the first year.  

Role Overview:

• Assess, monitor, and document patients’ conditions, including vital signs, symptoms, and clinical status, in inpatient settings

• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards, and institutional policies

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care

• Provide patient and family education, support, and care coordination

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete documentation in the electronic medical record

Key Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN required)

• Active New York State RN license

• BLS Certification Required

• Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience

• Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record systems

• Critical Care nursing experience highly preferred

Core Skills:

• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented inpatient environment

• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and decision-making skills

• Effective communication, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities

• Proven ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple patient care responsibilities

• Commitment to continuous learning, professional development, and evidence-based practice

• Patient-centered approach with a focus on safety, quality, and service excellence

Additional Information:

• Location: 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY 10065

• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts 7pm-7:30am; Monday through Friday with weekend and holiday rotation required

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