Med/Surg RN - Sign-On $10k, 24-Bed Unit

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the 9A Medical-Surgical unit. The role features a 24-bed unit, 1:5 to 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants committing to 3 years.

Expect collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team delivering safe, high-quality care. Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, medication administration, and line-of-sight patient education.

Qualifications

• BLS certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Active RN license in Illinois.
• HS Diploma or GED required; Associate's degree preferred.
• Experience in medical-surgical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform unit-specific nursing duties and document appropriately.
• Complete initial assessment and develop plan of care.
• Implement care plans and nursing interventions.
• Communicate with care team and families; participate in safety.
• Ensure accurate medication administration and patient education.
• Shift handoff and bedside reporting; delegate tasks as needed.

Skills

Nursing assessments

Medication administration

Team collaboration

BLS certification

IV insertion

Foley care

Tracheostomy care

Tube feeding

Wound care

Wound vacs

Ostomy care

Education

RN license (IDFPR)

Associate's Degree

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for the 9A Medical-Surgical unit. The role features a 24-bed unit, 1:5 to 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants committing to 3 years.

Expect collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team delivering safe, high-quality care. Responsibilities include assessments, care planning, medication administration, and line-of-sight patient education.