Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a diverse patient population. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical-surgical setting and will be proficient in a variety of nursing skills and certifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry readings, managing dysrhythmias as necessary.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, including blood products and IV medications.
• Manage care for patients with colostomies, ileostomies, and feeding tubes.
• Perform pre and post-operative care for patients undergoing hemodialysis and other surgical procedures.
• Utilize various airway management techniques (BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC) and oxygen administration.
• Implement isolation precautions and maintain wound care practices as needed.
• Coordinate with Rapid Response and Code teams during emergencies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical-surgical or telemetry nursing role.
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred.
• Familiarity with telemetry monitoring, code blue protocols, and post-operative care.
• Charge experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to float to other units if required.
• Proficient in electronic documentation and medication administration systems.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start.

Shift & Schedule

• Shift: Nights from 18:45 to 07:15.
• Flexible scheduling options: 36 or 48-hour shifts.
• Contracts available for 13 to 26 weeks.
• RTO: Maximum of 7 days.
• Every other weekend scheduling required.
• Mandatory participation in the Storm Team or Hurricane Team as needed during catastrophic events.

Patient Population

The patient diagnoses include, but are not limited to: diabetes, dementia, COVID-19, pneumonia, COPD, sepsis, encephalopathy, gastrointestinal bleeding, anemia, hip fracture, congestive heart failure (CHF), urinary tract infections (UTI), and various surgical recovery cases.

Orientation & Onboarding

• 24 hours of unit orientation provided.
• Scrubs: Navy Blue or white.

Join Our Team

If you are a compassionate and skilled Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse looking to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals.