Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Medical Surgical Registered Nurse to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients, managing various medical and surgical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver patient-centered care to adults and geriatrics with general medical/surgical conditions.
• Administer medications, manage heparin drips, and perform wound vac dressing changes as needed.
• Monitor patients, maintain high flow oxygen, and assist with BiPap support without additional training.
• Participate in patient care planning and collaboration with the healthcare team using SBAR for communication.
• Float to similar units and alternate care locations as required.
• Adhere to unit protocols during catastrophic events or disasters, including potential assignment to storm or hurricane teams.
• Attend monthly unit meetings and engage in orientation and training opportunities.

Schedule Requirements

• Shift: 12-hour night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15.
• Scheduled for every other weekend and holiday shifts as needed.
• Call duty may be required as necessary.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification is required.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical-surgical setting is required.
• Charge nurse experience is preferred for night shift roles.
• CPI certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Unit Details

The daily patient census is approximately 43 patients, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6. The unit utilizes PYXIS for medication management and EPIC for documentation.

Additional Information

• All travel staff are required to participate in storm and hurricane response teams.
• Internal orientation lasts for 24 hours to ensure proficiency in unit policies and procedures.
• Scrubs must be navy blue in color.
• Function at a high level of professionalism and teamwork during all patient care activities.