Job Title: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Profession: Registered Nurse
Specialty: Medical Surgical
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Night
Hours per Shift: 12
Experience: 2+ years
License: RN License required
Certifications: BCLS, NIH
Must-Have: Experience in Med/Surg nursing is required
Description:
The Medical Surgical unit is a dynamic unit dedicated to providing exceptional care for patients with a wide range of acute medical conditions.
The team of experienced nurses collaborates closely to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a challenging environment.
This unit has a 34-bed capacity and offers telemetry services.
Patient-to-nurse ratios are maintained at 1:5-7.
Nurses will work rotating weekends, with an expectation of three weekend shifts in a four-week scheduling period.
An acuity tool is utilized to optimize patient assignments and ensure appropriate staffing levels.
Leadership is provided by clinical nurse coordinators on every shift.
Daily huddles and patient rounding are facilitated to better manage patient flow.
The nurse manager engages daily with both staff and patients to maintain a strong unit presence.
Nursing skills required include management of respiratory therapies, blood product administration, central line care, and telemetry monitoring.
Experience with various patient care needs, including renal failure and the management of surgical drains, is important.
Isolation precautions and infection control measures must be adhered to at all times.
A collaborative approach involves support from interdisciplinary teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services among others.
Wound care and the management of complex patient needs will be part of the nursing responsibilities.
Candidates must have a commitment to high attendance and reliability throughout the contract duration.