Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg

Position Description

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join our dynamic Med-Surg team. This role guarantees 48 hours of work and is set to start on December 14th.

Unit Information

Our Med-Surg unit is designed to provide optimal patient care and support. Here are key details:

• Number of Beds: 32
• Number of Staff: 49
• Day Shift Staff: 1 charge nurse, 6-8 RNs, 4 patient care technicians (PCTs), 1 unit secretary
• Night Shift Staff: 1 charge nurse, 6-8 RNs, 4 PCTs, 1 unit secretary until 10 PM
• Patient Ratios: 1:4 with total patient care; 1:5 with PCT; can go up to 6 patients with PCT at times
• Type of Equipment: Welch Allyn
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Meditech

Qualifications

Ideal candidates will possess the following qualifications:

• Must Have: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) or Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification; Basic Dysthymia class

Typical Procedures

Candidates should be familiar with the following procedures commonly performed on the unit:

• Total joint replacements
• Complex spine care
• Complex neuro surgery cases
• General surgery

Best Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will be very team-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Details

• Floating Areas: Med/Tele; Surgical Specialty floor
• Dress Code: Royal blue top and bottom, with the option for black scrub bottoms
• Weekend Rotation: Every 3rd weekend

If you are a motivated RN looking to enhance your career in a supportive and engaging setting, we encourage you to apply.