Med/Surg/Tele Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Med/Surg/Tele Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care to adult and geriatric patients. This role involves working in a dynamic unit with a focus on general medical and surgical patients, ensuring patient safety and adherence to standards of care.

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour night shift (18:45 – 07:15)
• Contract Length: 36 and 48-hour contracts accepted, longer contracts (13-26 weeks) available.
• Call: Required as needed.
• Float: Required to float to like units, including inpatient boarding in the ED when necessary.
• Weekend Requirement: Must be able to work every other weekend.
• Holiday Requirement: Must be able to work on holidays.
• Patient Ratio: 1:6.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to assigned patients, assessing their needs and developing appropriate care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring safe and accurate dosage and adherence to protocols.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate any changes to the healthcare team promptly.
• Participate in unit team meetings, attending scheduled meetings monthly.
• Be prepared to respond to catastrophic events such as storms or mass casualties and report to work as necessary during such events.

Required Skills and Certifications

• Current BLS certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience is required.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• CPI certification preferred.
• Charge nurse experience preferred for night shift travelers.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start.

Patient Care Concerns

Work with adults and geriatric populations, managing general med/surg patients. Daily census is approximately 43 patients.

Special Unit Details

• Experience with heparin drips and high flow oxygen is necessary.
• Short-term BiPap with respiratory support may be available; no additional training is required.
• This unit does not accommodate PCU level patients.

Unit Systems

• Medication: PYXIS
• Documentation: EPIC
• Communication: SBAR & BSSR

Orientation

A comprehensive orientation period of 24 hours will be provided to ensure you are fully prepared to succeed in this role.

Uniform Requirements

Navy and white scrubs are required for this position.