Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team and provide exceptional care in a fast-paced environment. This position involves working with medical and surgical adult patients, including those in observation status.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in Med/Surg, MS/Tele, and Telemetry settings.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and manage emergency responses, including the interpretation of dysrhythmias and collaboration with Rapid Response/Code teams.
• Administer IV insulin protocols for patients with endocrine/metabolic issues.
• Perform care related to gastrointestinal needs, including bariatric surgery recovery, bowel obstruction management, and colostomy/ileostomy care.
• Manage genitourinary needs, including continuous bladder irrigation and hemodialysis management.
• Execute IV therapy and phlebotomy tasks such as blood product administration and central line management.
• Administer various medications including heparin, cardiac drips, and PCA.
• Provide neurological and psychiatric support before and after neurosurgery and during substance withdrawal.
• Manage respiratory care including chest tube management and noninvasive airway support.
• Comply with isolation precautions and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Perform wound care and utilize advanced wound care technologies like Wound VAC.
• Document all patient care activities in the Epic system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.
• Experience in telemetry and cardiac monitoring is essential.
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, MOAB required.
• Documentation experience with Epic is mandatory.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with thyroidectomy and management of mood disorders and traumatic brain injury.
• Proficiency in tracheostomy care and management.
• Experience in a teaching hospital or community hospital and familiarity with Trauma Level II care is a plus.

Work Environment

This position involves working in a high-volume unit with a typical patient ratio of 1:6, occasionally adjusting to 1:5 based on patient needs. Shifts are 12 hours long, with options for 36 or 48 hours per week. Weekend work is required every other weekend.

Additional Information

The Registered Nurse may be required to work as part of a Storm Team or Hurricane Team during catastrophic events. Flexibility to float to different units may be necessary based on hospital needs.

Scrubs

Navy blue scrubs are required.

Interview Process

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview within the next 72 hours. Candidates are encouraged to provide their availability during this time.