RN-Procedural - General Surgery

Guthrie Enterprise • Cortland, NY

7d • $38 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

Advance your nursing career with Guthrie Cortland General Surgery — a highly rated, patient‑centered surgical practice — and earn up to a $25,000 Sign‑On Bonus as you step into this rewarding RN‑Procedural role. Guthrie Cortland General Surgery is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our high-performing surgical team at the Cortland Renzi Health Campus. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced surgeons and surgical providers in a collaborative environment focused on safety, excellence, and personalized patient care. Perks of the Role Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus – A generous welcome for experienced RNs $10,000 Referral Bonus – Earn more when you refer nursing colleagues Relocation Assistance – Up to $12,000 to help ease your move Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $7,500 annually after just 90 days 403(b) Retirement Plan – With company matching from day one Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one Immediate PTO Accrual – Begin earning paid time off your first day Why Join Guthrie Cortland General Surgery? Deliver exceptional care in a trusted, high-quality surgical practice: Guthrie Cortland General Surgery is recognized as a leading surgical clinic in the region, providing comprehensive general surgical services through an experienced and patient-centered team. Work in a modern, accessible outpatient surgical setting: Located at the Cortland Renzi Health Campus, the clinic offers a well-equipped, convenient environment that supports a wide range of surgical needs for the Cortland community. Monday–Friday Schedule — No Weekends: Enjoy predictable daytime hours with no weekend requirements, supporting work–life balance. (Supported by clinic hours: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Connected Care Through Guthrie’s System Tools: Access eGuthrie, Guthrie Now video visits, and a fully integrated electronic health record, helping streamline workflow and improve patient outcomes. Be part of a highly rated practice: Patients consistently rate the Cortland General Surgery team 5 stars, highlighting the competence, compassion, and professionalism of the providers. Recognized for Excellence - Guthrie is consistently awarded for its workplace culture and commitment to caregivers, including: Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work 2025 Becker’s Best Places to Work – 2025 Forbes 2025: Best Employers for Women , Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals , and Best-In-State Employers Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Employers – 2025 Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence ‐ based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS is unit dependent.
• PALS is unit dependent
• The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience.
• Alternately, the Registered Nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.
• The Registered Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment.
• Must maintain BLS certification.
• ACLS is unit dependent.
• Specifications regarding educational requirements during employment are determined by the Nursing Department and Nursing Unit.
• Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position.
• Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
• Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.

Nice To Haves

• BSN in Nursing preferred.
• Specialty Certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care.
• Develops updates and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum.
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.
• Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve.
• Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including student; Facilities formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community.
• Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes.
• Aligns patient safety, self ‐ safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes.
• Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards.
• Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence ‐ based practice.
• Demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence and innovation.
• In partnering with colleagues appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter ‐ professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge.
• Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession.
• Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs.

Benefits

• Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $10,000 Referral Bonus
• Relocation Assistance – Up to $12,000
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $7,500 annually after just 90 days
• 403(b) Retirement Plan – With company matching from day one
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one
• Immediate PTO Accrual – Begin earning paid time off your first day

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level