Registered Nurse - MedSurg / Swing Bed

Health Career Associates; Rugby; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as an RN in a MedSurg/Swing Bed unit! This role offers a competitive wage and a sign-on bonus. You'll be part of a dedicated team, caring for diverse patients with various medical needs. The position requires BLS certification and IV experience, with opportunities to enhance your skills in a supportive environment. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with weekend and holiday rotations. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding nursing position, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Outstanding Benefits Package

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required; ACLS & NIH Stroke Education preferred.
• IV experience is essential for this nursing role.

Responsibilities

• Monitor vitals, assist with ADLs, and provide patient rounding.
• Care for a variety of patients including post-op and rehab cases.

Skills

BLS Certification

IV Experience

ACLS Certification

NIH Stroke Education

Tools

EPIC System

Job description

RN - MedSurg / Swing Bed

Sign On Bonus: $5,000
Wage Range: $32.91 - $39.00/hr

BLS required, NIHSS and ACLS preferred. The unit has 16 beds with a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 during both day and night shifts, with a rare ratio of 1:8 at night depending on acuity and staffing. Nurses may also take Swing Bed Patients.

Required Certifications: BLS required; ACLS & NIH Stroke Education preferred.

Common Diagnoses/Types of Patients: Pneumonia, Rehab, UTI, general post-op, pain control, general medical, aspiration, fractures, dementia, falls, etc. Rare pediatric cases typically needing IV fluids.

Experience: IV experience is required; knowledge of the EPIC system is preferred. It is rare, but we prefer RNs to have the ability to assist in the ER as backup if EMS is out on a call.

Duties Include: Vitals, ambulation, activities of daily living (ADLs), rounding, etc.

Weekend Requirement: Staff are required to work every third weekend, depending on the contract. Every other weekend is typical for contracted staff. Weekends are considered Friday/Saturday/Sunday for nights and Saturday/Sunday for days. Open to requests for more weekends, but dependent on the needs of the unit.

Holiday Requirement: In rotation.

Call or Standby Requirement: No.

OUTSTANDING BENEFITS PACKAGE !!!