Med-Surg RN | $10K Sign-On Bonus

Carle Health; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse on a Medical-Surgical unit with a 1:5-6 patient ratio. The unit handles diverse adult cases and requires strong communication and teamwork to support high-quality care.

The RN will perform assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement care plans, while ensuring patient safety and documentation accuracy. A sign-on bonus is available for external applicants who commit to 3 years.

Qualifications

• Certifications: Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) in IL with current license.
• BLS within 30 days and ACLS within 1 year of hire.
• Education: Nursing college diploma or better.
• Experience on medical-surgical units preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessment and develop care plans per unit standards.
• Deliver nursing interventions and patient care per physician orders.
• Document care accurately for care coordination.
• Maintain patient safety, fall prevention, and infection control.
• Communicate effectively with the care team and families.
• Manage time for admissions, discharges, and rounds.

Skills

Assessment

Medication administration

IV insertion

Telemetry monitoring

Wound care

ADL assistance

EMR usage

BLS (within 30 days)

ACLS (within 1 year)

Education

College Diploma: Nursing

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse on a Medical-Surgical unit with a 1:5-6 patient ratio. The unit handles diverse adult cases and requires strong communication and teamwork to support high-quality care.

The RN will perform assessments, administer medications, and collaborate with the care team to develop and implement care plans, while ensuring patient safety and documentation accuracy. A sign-on bonus is available for external applicants who commit to 3 years.