Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg/IMC/Tele

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for our Med Surg/IMC/Tele unit. This role involves providing high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced environment, focusing primarily on cardiac cases and a range of other medical conditions. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, teamwork, and excellent work ethic.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to a diverse patient population, primarily consisting of cardiac patients, including pre/post catheterizations, pre-CABG, and other procedural cardiac cases.
• Manage patients with general medical conditions such as CHF, COPD, pneumonia, diabetes, and altered mental status.
• Monitor and titrate intravenous medications, including Insulin, Heparin, Nitro, Diltiazem, and Lasix.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation.
• Participate in patient education and discharge planning.
• Float to other Med/Surg areas as needed and support patient observation needs.

Shift Details

• Shift: Nights, from 19:00 to 07:30
• Schedule: Every other weekend and holiday required; option for 36-hour shifts available.
• Rotational assignment with dedicated shifts; no self-scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in Telemetry, IMC, or Stepdown nursing.
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIHSS.
• Experience with cardiac patients and drip titration is a must.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for success in this role.
• Previous travel nursing experience is preferred but not required.

Unit Information

• Patient ratio: Average 1:5 during the day and evening shifts, 1:5-7 at night.
• The unit has 28 beds and is equipped with continuous CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula, nebulizers, and chest physiotherapy.
• Charge RN will assist with patient care and act as a resource for the nursing staff.

Dress Code

Clean and professional attire is expected; any color of scrubs is acceptable.

Orientation

New hires will undergo 1 day of unit-specific orientation and a 12-hour shift on the unit prior to starting independent duties.