MedSurg Registered Nurse (RN)

Unit Information

Location: Dallas, TX

Unit Details:

• Number of Beds: 20
• Number of Staff: 15
• Type of Staff:
  • Day Shift: RN, Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
  • Night Shift: RN, PCTs
• Patient Ratios: 6:1
• Type of Equipment: Mobilab, Baxter pumps
• Electronic Medical Record: Meditech
• Floating Requirement: May float to other Medical Surgical Telemetry level of care departments

Job Overview

The MedSurg Registered Nurse will provide high-quality nursing care to patients in a surgical medical unit. The role requires collaboration with a supportive clinical operations team and nursing leadership, ensuring exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Required Skills:
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Minimum of 6 months of experience caring for medical surgical patients
• Preferred Skills:
  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing
  • Charge nurse experience
  • Advanced Medical Surgical Nurse certification (MSRN)

Common Procedures

• Peripheral IV insertion
• NG Tube management
• Caring for patients on telemetry monitors
• Dressing changes
• Management of central lines

Working Environment

The ideal candidate will be friendly, teamwork-oriented, and dedicated to building strong relationships with colleagues. This unit is part of a Magnet facility, showcasing a commitment to nursing excellence.

Additional Information

Our unit features a supportive clinical operations team with 24/7 rapid response nurse coverage to assist with critical issues, ensuring a safe and efficient environment for both staff and patients.