Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with a specialization in Med/Surg for a night shift position. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in medical-surgical and telemetry nursing, demonstrating proficiency in patient care and management in diverse clinical settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients, including those with complex medical conditions such as diabetes, renal failure, and respiratory issues.
• Utilize telemetry systems to monitor patient vitals and interpret dysrhythmias.
• Manage patient treatment plans that include blood product administration, central line blood draws, and IV therapy.
• Assist in the pre and post-operative care for patients undergoing various surgical procedures.
• Participate in Rapid Response and Code teams as necessary.
• Administer medications, manage feeding tubes, and perform wound care as needed.
• Provide care for patients requiring specialized interventions such as BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula therapy.
• Maintain compliance with isolation precautions and PPE protocols.
• Document all patient care activities accurately in the electronic medical record system.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a Med/Surg or Telemetry setting.
• Certifications: Current BLS and NIHSS certifications are required. Additional certifications such as ACLS are preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in interpreting dysrhythmias, telemetry monitoring, and management of various medical devices and interventions.
• Charge Experience: Previous experience in a charge nurse role is preferred but not required.

Work Schedule and Requirements

• Ratios: 1:6 nursing ratio.
• Shifts: Night shifts from 18:45 to 07:15, available in 36 or 48-hour formats.
• Contract Length: Accepting contracts of 13 to 26 weeks.
• Required Time Off: Maximum of 7 days.
• Floating Requirement: Nursing staff may be required to float to other units as necessary.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.

Patient Diagnoses

Care may involve managing patients with a range of diagnoses, including but not limited to:

• Diabetes
• Dementia
• COVID-19
• Pneumonia
• COPD
• Sepsis
• GI bleed
• Anemia
• Hip fractures
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Urinary tract infections (UTI)
• Renal failure
• Hypertension
• Cellulitis
• Failure to thrive

Orientation and Onboarding

• Unit orientation will last for 24 hours.
• Scrubs: Navy blue or white attire is required.

All candidates must successfully complete EKG testing prior to commencement of employment.

Additional Information

Contract staff may be involved in a Storm Team or Hurricane Team and may need to report to work during catastrophic events or disasters. Candidates must be willing to work holidays and other designated days as required.