Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Med/Surg team. The ideal candidate will have experience in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and possess proficiency in EPIC charting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience.
• At least 6 months of recent Level 1 trauma experience or experience in a larger facility (400+ beds) with a high volume of surgeries and high-acuity patients.
• Comfortable with lines and chest tubes.
• Proficient in EPIC charting; no training will be provided during orientation.
• Completion of at least one travel assignment is highly preferred but not required.

Vaccination & Compliance Requirements

• FLU vaccination is mandatory; medical accommodations may be requested with a note from an MD.
• FBI fingerprint requirement must be completed either in person or via remote process; processing times vary.

Unit Details

• Unit Composition:
  • 2 West: 13 beds
  • 6 West: 14 beds
  • 7 South: 12 beds
  • 4 Wiser: 30 beds
  • 5 Wiser: 25 beds
• Nurse-Patient Ratios: 1:5 to 1:6, adjusted for higher acuity patients.
• Required Certifications: BLS; ACLS required for charge RNs.
• Common Diagnoses: General MedSurg, congestive heart failure, diabetes, post-surgical care, trauma, acute kidney injury, sickle cell anemia, and respiratory illnesses.
• Every unit has telemetry capability, and patients are monitored across all units.

Work Schedule

• Shifts: 12 hours, either 7 AM – 7 PM or 7 PM – 7 AM.
• Every other weekend requirement or up to 2 weekends per month; higher requirements may apply based on departmental needs.
• Holidays will be rotated with the regular staff.
• No on-call or standby requirements.

Floating and Orientation

• Staff will float within all MedSurg units based on skillset; higher acuity patients will be assigned to core staff.
• Orientation includes a comprehensive first day covering paperwork, system logins, unit tours, and additional shifts with a preceptor.

Dressing Code

Scrubs must be a solid color and appear professional.