Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Description

Data Collection: 4/29/2026

Unit Information

Location: Corpus Christi, TX

Floor: 3 West

Building: Doctors Regional

General Information

This unit specializes in providing care for a variety of patients. Key details include:

• Number of Beds: 22
• Number of Staff: 30
• Staffing Breakdown:
  • Day Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 5 RNs, 2 PCAs, 1 Unit Secretary, 0-2 Sitters
  • Night Shift: 1 Charge Nurse, 4 RNs, 1-2 PCAs, 0-2 Sitters
• Patient Ratios: Maximum 6:1
• Type of Equipment: Standard
• Electronic Medical Records: Meditech

Typical Hiring Profile

Skill sets that are most sought after include:

• Must Have:
  • Acute medical/surgical experience of 2+ years within the last year
  • Ability to care for 4-6 patients at a time
• Preferred:
  • 2+ years of orthopedic nursing experience

Responsibilities

Typical procedures performed on the unit include:

• Care of medical/surgical orthopedic patients
• Standard nursing skills such as IV insertions, urinary catheter insertion/maintenance, central line maintenance, medication administration
• Effective communication with all members of the care team
• Documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

Best Personality Fit

The ideal candidate will possess a friendly, positive, patient-centered, and team-focused demeanor.

Required Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN)

Floating Areas

May include other medical/surgical units as needed.

Dress Code

Attire consists of scrubs.

Weekends and On-call Requirements

Expect to work rotating weekends.