Medical Surgical Float Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated Medical Surgical Float Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality patient care on a dynamic MedSurg Float unit, working with diverse patient populations in various medical and surgical conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional nursing care to both surgical and medical patients.
• Assess patient needs, develop care plans, and evaluate patient progress.
• Coordinate with healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive patient care.
• Participate in patient and family education regarding health conditions and post-treatment care.
• Float between MedSurg units as needed, adapting to varying patient loads and conditions.

Unit Information

• Unit Name: MS Float
• Cost Center: 6046
• Combined Number of Beds: 61
• Patient Ratios: 1:5 during days and 1:6 during nights.
• Common Diagnoses: Surgical patients (e.g., total joints, fractures, bariatric, urology, general) and medical patients (e.g., CHF, CVA, SOB, diabetic issues).
• Nurse Aid Ratio: 1:15.

Schedule & Requirements

• Shift Length: 12 hours.
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.
• Holiday Requirement: Every other holiday.
• Floating Requirement: Yes, including the expectation to float to other units as necessary.
• Call or Standby Requirement: Yes, with LCD.
• Scrub Color/Dress Code: Any scrub color.

Qualifications

• Current BLS Certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in a MedSurg environment.
• Proficient in reading cardiac strips.
• Must be adaptable and willing to work in a float capacity across multiple areas.

Orientation & Training

Comprehensive orientation and training provided, including a unit-specific float checklist to ensure readiness for various patient care situations.

Location

City, State