Clinical Nurse | Float Pool

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 Float Pool. 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.   

Inpatient Support Services (Float Pool)

MSK’s Float Team is a dynamic and innovative group of nurses who provide coverage across inpatient acute care areas. Nurses on this team experience a wide variety of patient populations and specialties, offering the opportunity to deepen clinical knowledge and contribute across the hospital. Expand your clinical expertise by gaining experience across a variety of settings, including medical-surgical oncology, telemetry, and more through our float pool. The team receives strong support from leadership, including a Nurse Leader, Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Nurse Educator. Assignments are coordinated fairly, and nurses are fully integrated into the units they support. Orientation lasts 12 - 14 weeks, with an emphasis on developing confidence across units. Nurse-to-patient ratios typically range from 1:4 to 1:6. 

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)

• Minimum 1.5 years of RN experience

• Active New York State RN license

• Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record systems

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

• Schedule: Night Shift 7pm-7:30am; Monday through Friday, weekend and holiday rotation

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• MSK Compensation Philosophy  

• Review our great benefits offerings

Closing:

At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.

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