Rn Medical Surgical

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse in Medical/Surgical specialty provides skilled nursing care to patients in an acute care hospital setting. This role involves patient assessments, medication administration, treatment planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient outcomes. The nurse must be adaptable to floating within the facility as needed and maintain compliance with required certifications and hospital protocols.

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed and monitor patient responses.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary team members, and patients to coordinate care.
• Document patient care activities accurately using Cerner electronic charting system.
• Float within the facility as required, including mid-shift floating to meet patient care needs.
• Provide care during 12-hour night shifts in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment.
• Adhere to hospital policies regarding call, weekend, and holiday scheduling.

• Active Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience in Medical/Surgical nursing.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Ability to use Cerner electronic health record system.
• Valid driver's license, car insurance, and access to an automobile within a 75-mile radius of the facility.

• Experience working in a Level 1 Trauma Center or similar high-acuity environment.
• Previous experience with hospital floating assignments.
• Flexibility to work multiple shifts and adapt to changing patient care demands.

• Shift schedule is 3 twelve-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• No block scheduling; weekend work required every other weekend (2 weekends per month).
• Return to Office (RTO) policy allows up to 5 days maximum with no more than 2 consecutive days.
• No RTO allowed on holidays, the day before or after holidays, or on weekends.
• Mandatory floating within the facility, including mid-shift floating as needed.
• Scrub color is flexible; not provided by the facility.

• Work schedule consists of 3 twelve-hour night shifts per week (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM).
• Weekend shifts required every other weekend, totaling approximately 2 weekends per month.
• Shift assignments and floating schedules determined by facility needs and nursing leadership.