Nurses, Registered
Job Description
Position Overview
Graduate Nurse / Registered Nurse 1 – Brooklyn, NY
Fusco Personnel is actively recruiting for Graduate Nurse and Registered Nurse 1 positions for placement at Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center in Utica, NY. This long-term contract opportunity offers consistent overnight shifts, competitive pay, and the chance to contribute to meaningful mental health care within a state-operated facility. Available positions include:
Graduate Nurse (Grade 14): Entry-level role for candidates who possess a limited permit as a graduate nurse or are eligible to sit for the RN exam in New York State, working under the close supervision of a licensed RN.
Registered Nurse 1 (Grade 18): Licensed Registered Professional Nurse in NYS who independently provides nursing care, supervises support staff, and plays a key role in coordinating mental health treatment.
Contract Details: Assignment Duration: July 1, 2025 – January 1, 2027; Schedule: 3 overnight shifts per week (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM); Location: Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Center – 1400 Noyes St, Utica, NY 13502; Pay Grade: NYS Grade 14 (Graduate Nurse) or Grade 18 (RN1) – Commensurate with experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform nursing assessments and document vital signs
- Implement individualized care plans and administer medications
- Prepare for and assist with exams and treatments
- Observe and monitor patient conditions, behaviors, and responses
- Document care activities and maintain detailed clinical records
- Provide health education and patient advocacy
- Ensure infection control and safety protocols are followed
- Supervise Graduate Nurses, LPNs, and direct care staff (RN1 only)
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning
- Support patient wellness, rehabilitation, and recovery
Required Qualifications
- Graduate Nurse: Possession of a limited permit as a Graduate Nurse in NYS or eligibility to sit for the NYS RN licensure exam.
- Registered Nurse 1: Possession of a valid license and current registration as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ year of experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently on overnight shifts
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and recovery-oriented practices