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Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Direct Hire
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Schedule
- Full-Time
- Day & Night Shifts Available
- Rotating Weekends Required
Compensation
- $30.04/hr – $41.50/hr (based on experience)
Shift Differentials
- Night Shift: +$4.00/hr
- Weekend Shift: +$4.00/hr
Additional Benefits
- Sign-On Bonus Available for Eligible Night Shift Candidates
- Relocation Assistance Available on a Case-by-Case Basis
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Tuition Assistance & Career Growth Opportunities
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability & Wellness Coverage
Position Overview
The Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (Med-Surg RN) is responsible for providing high-quality, patient-centered nursing care within a fast-paced acute care hospital setting. The RN will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop and implement individualized care plans, monitor patient progress, and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support positive patient outcomes. This role cares for adult patients with medical, surgical, cardiac, neurologic, orthopedic, and trauma-related conditions.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Nursing Care
- Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and ongoing patient evaluations
- Develop, implement, and update individualized patient care plans
- Provide direct bedside care for adult Med-Surg patients
- Monitor patients with medical, surgical, cardiac, neurologic, orthopedic, nephrology, and trauma-related conditions
- Assist with post-surgical recovery and higher-acuity Med/Surg patient care
- Utilize patient monitoring equipment and recognize changes in patient condition
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Patient Education & Support
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions
- Provide compassionate emotional support throughout hospitalization
- Promote patient safety and quality patient-centered care
- Encourage patient and family participation in care planning
Team Collaboration & Operations
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare teams
- Supervise non-licensed nursing staff within RN scope of practice
- Follow hospital policies, infection prevention standards, and patient safety initiatives
- Participate in quality improvement and professional development activities
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of Acute Care RN experience required
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program:
- Active RN License or Compact RN License required
- Current BLS Certification required upon hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred
- Experience with trauma, neuro, orthopedic, or nephrology patients preferred
- Strong communication, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced acute care environment
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.