Critical Care RN: Night Shift, Impact & Growth

Community Health Systems, Inc.; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Health insurance

Education assistance

Life and disability insurance

FSAs

Professional development

Job summary

Merit Health in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process and coordinate high-quality care with physicians and the care team.

This role emphasizes compassionate patient interactions, adherence to clinical protocols, and collaboration across disciplines to achieve positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Applicants must be licensed Registered Nurses and authorized to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of clinical nursing experience or student rotations in an acute care setting.
• Valid RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• ACLS and PALS certifications preferred.
• Ability to work in high-stakes environments with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care per nursing process.
• Document findings and report condition changes to the care team.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency.
• Develop and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient needs.
• Respond to emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions.
• Educate patients and families on conditions and post-discharge care.
• Maintain infection control and patient safety standards.
• Assist with data entry and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Collaboration

Documentation

Infection control

Patient safety

Education

RN license (state or compact)

Job description

Merit Health in Hattiesburg, MS is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process and coordinate high-quality care with physicians and the care team.

This role emphasizes compassionate patient interactions, adherence to clinical protocols, and collaboration across disciplines to achieve positive patient outcomes in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Applicants must be licensed Registered Nurses and authorized to work in the U.S.