Medical Surgical Nurse

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Medical Surgical Nurse to join our dynamic healthcare team. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and be able to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Operating Unit

• Unit Type: Medical Surgical (Med Surg)
• Number of Beds: 30 beds
• Patient Ratios: 1 to 5
• Nurse Aide Support: 2 aides on days, 1 aide on nights

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years of nursing experience in a medical surgical setting and prior travel experience is required.
• Certifications: BLS Certification required; COVID vaccination is mandatory.
• Additional Skills: Must be capable of reading and interpreting cardiac rhythms; passing a dysrhythmia exam is required.

Shift Information

• Shift Length: 12 hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week schedule
• Floating: Potential to float to telemetry unit with a 1:4 ratio and between other Med Surg floors.

Additional Information

• Orientation: 1 shift of floor-specific orientation will be provided.
• Common Diagnoses: The nurse will manage a variety of medical patients and post-operative surgical cases.
• Support Services: Hospitalist available 24/7, along with respiratory therapy and pharmacy services around the clock.
• Uniform Scrub Color: Navy.

Team Collaboration

The successful applicant will demonstrate strong teamwork skills and be committed to collaborating effectively with fellow healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care.