Per Diem RN — Surgical PCU (Night Shift)

Health First; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Health First in Melbourne, FL seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct and indirect patient care, following the nursing process in a collaborative environment and promoting evidence-based practice, care coordination, and patient engagement.

Responsibilities include assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating care; medication administration; documentation; rounds; discharge planning; and patient safety.

Qualifications

• ASN or Nursing Diploma required for RN licensure.
• Florida RN licensure or endorsement required.
• AHA BLS certification prior to start date.
• Unit-specific certifications (ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIHSS) encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care following the nursing process.
• Administer medications and document care activities per policies.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for coordination and rounds.
• Assess changes in patient condition and initiate interventions.
• Educate patients and families using teach-back for engagement.
• Follow safety protocols and infection prevention practices.
• Document care plans in Health First EMR systems.
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
• Support precepting and onboarding of new associates and students.
• Promote bedside communication and rounding practices.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

EMR proficiency

Quality and patient safety

Autonomy and collaboration

Continuing education

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN preferred

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Health First in Melbourne, FL seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct and indirect patient care, following the nursing process in a collaborative environment and promoting evidence-based practice, care coordination, and patient engagement.

Responsibilities include assessments, planning, implementing and evaluating care; medication administration; documentation; rounds; discharge planning; and patient safety.