Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join our Acute Care unit. This position requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in hospital med-surg units. The Registered Nurse will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and support in a fast-paced environment.

Unit Information

• Unit: Acute Care
• Number of Beds: 36
• Staffing Ratios: RN/LPN (6:1), CNA (12:1)
• EMR System: Meditech
• Charge Nurse: Yes
• Nurse Aides: Yes

Job Requirements

• Certifications: BLS required; ACLS preferred
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Required
• Scrub Colors: White tops and hunter green pants
• Telemetry: Yes
• Nurse’s Read Strips: No
• Drips: N/A
• Vents: N/A
• Hospitalist or Intensivist on Site: Yes, Hospitalist available 24/7
• IV Team Availability: No; may consult PICC team if needed
• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts
• Floating: Occasionally
• Orientation: Floor-specific orientation for 3 shifts

Patient Population

The unit commonly cares for patients with diagnoses including:

• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
• Pneumonia
• Renal Failure
• Sickle Cell Crisis
• Orthopedic Surgery
• Bariatric Surgery
• Altered Mental Status (AMS)
• Sepsis

If you are an experienced RN looking for an opportunity to make a difference in patient care, we encourage you to apply.