Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care to adults and geriatrics in a surgical unit setting.

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour shifts from 06:45 to 19:15
• Contracts: 36 and 48-hour contracts accepted; longer contracts of 13-26 weeks are available.
• Call: Required as needed.
• Floating: Required to similar units and alternate care locations.
• Weekends: Every other weekend required.
• Holidays: Must be able to work holidays.
• Patient Ratio: 1:6

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a medical-surgical unit.
• Administer medications and monitor patients’ responses to treatment.
• Perform specialized procedures including heparin drips, wound vacuum dressing changes, and high-flow oxygen administration.
• Participate in unit team meetings held every fourth Wednesday of each month, with additional meetings for night shift staff as necessary.
• Respond effectively during catastrophic events and disasters as a part of the Storm Team and/or Hurricane Team.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Current BLS certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a medical-surgical nursing role.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• CPI certification is preferred.
• Charge nurse experience is preferred for night shift travelers.

Unit Systems

• Medication Management: PYXIS
• Documentation: EPIC
• Communication: SBAR

Orientation and Uniform

• Orientation: 24 hours.
• Uniform: Navy scrubs.

Join our team and contribute to providing compassionate care while working alongside dedicated professionals in a supportive environment.