Med Surg Nurse

MetroHealth; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Professional certification incentives

Medical/dental insurance

Job summary

MetroHealth in Ohio is seeking a registered nurse to join the Critical Care Step-Down unit (7 West). The role emphasizes high-acuity care, EKG interpretation, central line management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Bi-weekly hours of 72 in a full-time schedule with rotating weekends and holidays are described, along with a sign-on bonus for experienced RNs. Qualified candidates will have a current Ohio RN license, BLS, ACLS, and prefer a BSN.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio.
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification, or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certification, or obtained within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the Critical Care Step-Down unit with a 5:1 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Perform EKG interpretation and central line care.
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies).
• Utilize telemetry monitoring and advanced equipment to support patient care.
• Collaborate with PCNAs, nurse interns, providers, PT and OT to plan patient care.

Job description

Bi-Weekly Hours

72.00 (Full Time)

Shift

7a-7p/7p-7a; Rotating weekends, Rotating holidays

Up to $10,000 sign on bonus for RNs with qualifying experience; $5,000 for New Graduate RNs

All Critical Care units offer enhanced technology to assist with nursing care, including patient lifts, hands-free communication, virtual whiteboards, and continuous telemetry monitoring.

The Critical Care Step-Down (CCSD) team staffs the Cardiac Hospitalist Unit. As a medical-surgical unit, the nurse-to-patient ratio of 5:1.Join our Critical Care Step Down Unit, 7 West!

Primary Patient Population

• Congestive Heart Failure
• COPD
• DKA
• Sepsis

Primary skills utilized/learned

• EKG interpretation
• Central Line care
• Rescue Bi-pap, High Flow Oxygen, Trach/Vents,
• Assist with bedside procedures (endoscopies, bronchoscopies)
• Critical thinking, delegating, time management

Personnel RN will work with

• Patient Care Nursing Assistants (PCNAs)
• Nurse Interns
• Providers
• PT
• OT

Number of beds on unit:24 beds

Benefits

• MetroHealth offers industry-leading benefits, including tuition reimbursement, professional certification incentives, and medical/dental insurance.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing (or a program seeking accreditation).
• Current Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Ohio
• Current AHA Basic Life Support for the healthcare provider certification or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current ACLS certification or obtained within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

BSN