Inpatient Surgical Registered Nurse

DayToDay Health; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DayToDay Health is seeking an Inpatient Surgical Clinical Nurse to provide direct, expert nursing care for surgical patients in inpatient settings before, during, and after procedures.

The role emphasizes high-quality clinical care, patient safety, and coordination of surgical workflows within a collaborative team. You will work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and the care team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical judgment in surgical inpatient care.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, team-based environments.
• Strong patient assessment, monitoring, and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and improved health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and prepare for surgery, including preoperative nursing care and education.
• Provide perioperative nursing support during procedures according to established protocols.
• Monitor and manage patients postoperatively, including recovery assessment and documentation.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and adhere to clinical standards and patient-safety practices.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiology, and the multidisciplinary care team to optimize outcomes.
• Deliver compassionate care while promoting patient comfort and effective communication.

Skills

RN licensure

Clinical judgment

Team-based care

Critical thinking

Job description

Inpatient Surgical Clinical Nurse provides direct, expert nursing care to surgical patients in inpatient settings before, during, and after procedures. The role focuses on delivering high-quality clinical care, ensuring patient safety, and supporting safe, coordinated surgical workflows in a collaborative environment.

Key Duties

• Assess patients and prepare for surgery, including preoperative nursing care and education.


• Provide perioperative nursing support during procedures according to established protocols.


• Monitor and manage patients postoperatively, including recovery assessment and documentation.


• Maintain a safe, therapeutic environment and adhere to clinical standards and patient-safety practices.


• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiology, and the multidisciplinary care team to optimize outcomes.


• Deliver compassionate care while promoting patient comfort and effective communication.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical judgment in surgical inpatient care.


• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, team-based environments.


• Strong patient assessment, monitoring, and critical thinking skills.


• Commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and improved health outcomes.