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About this role
Department: Medical/Surgical – 12B Medical
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical
Contract: 13 Weeks
Shift: Both Day and Night Shift
Schedule: 36 hours/48 hours per week guaranteed
Candidate Type: Local & Travel
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical for a 13-week contract assignment on a medical/surgical unit. The RN will provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based nursing care to adult patients with a variety of medical and surgical conditions.
The ideal candidate will have strong medical/surgical nursing experience, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to medical/surgical patients during the night shift.
- Assess patients, monitor changes in condition, and promptly communicate clinical concerns.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans.
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
- Perform ongoing patient assessments and document care in the electronic medical record.
- Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the healthcare team.
- Follow infection prevention, isolation, and hospital safety protocols.
- Provide patient and family education regarding treatment, medications, and discharge needs.
- Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and clinical emergencies.
- Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation.
- Clinical Environment
The unit cares for patients with a broad range of medical diagnoses and may include patients requiring various isolation precautions. Candidates should be comfortable following appropriate infection-control and isolation procedures, including enhanced precautions when indicated.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license applicable to the assignment.
- Minimum 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical RN experience.
- Current BLS certification from an approved provider.
- Recent experience working in a hospital/acute-care environment.
- EPIC experience is required.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the healthcare team.
- Experience caring for patients requiring various isolation precautions is preferred.
Benefits
Competitive pay based on experience and assignment terms.
Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
13-week contract opportunity.
Local and travel candidates welcome.
Overtime compensation as applicable under the contract terms.
Dedicated recruitment and onboarding support.