Job Title
Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Job Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment in an acute care hospital setting located in Woodsville, New Hampshire. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to a diverse adult patient population.
The ideal candidate will be adept at managing a variety of medical and post-surgical conditions, including general surgery recovery, cardiac issues, respiratory diseases, and withdrawal protocols. This position requires a flexible and adaptable professional capable of working night shifts and potentially floating to other units to support patient care needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct, compassionate nursing care to medical-surgical patients.
- Monitor patient vital signs, assess conditions, and document observations accurately.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Manage post-operative care for general surgery patients, including those recovering from hernia repair, resections, cholecystectomy, and amputations.
- Care for patients with common medical diagnoses such as atrial fibrillation (afib), congestive heart failure (CHF), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and those undergoing withdrawal protocols (CIWA).
- Identify and respond to potential sepsis cases, initiating appropriate interventions.
- Perform essential nursing procedures including phlebotomy, IV starts, and EKG interpretation.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare team members to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and their families on health conditions, medications, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain a clean and safe patient environment, adhering to infection control policies.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of recent acute care RN experience.
- Proficiency in phlebotomy, IV starts, and EKG interpretation.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in Telemetry.
Skills & Competencies
- Clinical Skills: Patient assessment, medication administration, wound care, post-operative management, cardiac monitoring, respiratory management, withdrawal protocol management, sepsis recognition and response.
- Equipment: IV pumps, cardiac monitors, EKG machines, electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Soft Skills: Strong communication (verbal and written), critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, teamwork, empathy, attention to detail, time management, stress management.
Shift Details
- Shift: Night shift (NOC).
- Duration: 8-hour shifts.
- Days per week: 5 days per week.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks.
- Start Date: August 17, 2026.
- End Date: November 16, 2026.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
- Floating: May be required to float to other units, including Geri-Psych, to provide support. No specific behavioral health experience is required for these floating assignments.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New Hampshire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification: Not specified.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification: Not specified.