Med-Surg RN: $10k Sign-On, Fast-Paced Unit

Carle Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an RN for a Medical-Surgical unit (R4) with a 1:5-6 nurse-to-patient ratio, a 15-bed unit expandable to 20, and a $10,000 sign-on for external applicants.

The role emphasizes thorough assessments, accurate documentation, care planning, timely admissions and discharges, and strong communication with the provider team. BLS within 30 days, ACLS within 1 year, and Illinois RN license are required; Carle Health offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• RN license required (Illinois IDFPR)
• BLS within 30 days of hire
• College Diploma in Nursing

Responsibilities

• Perform unit duties per scope of service and care plans.
• Complete assessments and develop care plans with patient/family input.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation for accurate patient records.
• Communicate with care team and monitor patient safety.
• Manage admissions, discharges, and medication administration per the 5 Rights.

Skills

Assessment

Medication administration

Communication with team

IV insertion

ADL support

Education

College Diploma: Nursing

Tools

Plum Pump

Wound Vac

Telemetry monitoring

Tube feeding pumps

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an RN for a Medical-Surgical unit (R4) with a 1:5-6 nurse-to-patient ratio, a 15-bed unit expandable to 20, and a $10,000 sign-on for external applicants.

The role emphasizes thorough assessments, accurate documentation, care planning, timely admissions and discharges, and strong communication with the provider team. BLS within 30 days, ACLS within 1 year, and Illinois RN license are required; Carle Health offers comprehensive benefits.