Registered Nurse Med/Surg

Dallas Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

Dallas Medical Center, Farmers Branch, Texas is seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to join our hospital team. You will provide comprehensive care to postoperative and acutely ill patients, monitor progress, and educate patients and families.

The role requires an active RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and ideally BSN. Shifts are nights, full-time, with a 12-hour schedule and a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments across physical, emotional, and mental health.
• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and changes in condition.
• Recognize deterioration and respond promptly.
• Administer medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor effects.
• Liaise with patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Educate patients on conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Coordinate with doctors, therapists, and social workers to update care plans.

Skills

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

BLS (AHA) Certification

ACLS (AHA) Certification

BSN degree preferred

Job description

Bonus Information

Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Bonus Amount

10000

Overview

Department: Medical Surgical

Shifts Available: Nights

Employment Type: Full time

Hours: 12hrs

Location : Dallas Medical Center – Farmers Branch, Texas

We are seeking a Medical Surgical Registered Nurse , sometimes referred to as a Med Surge RN . These Registered Nurses (RN) play an important role in our hospital by providing comprehensive care to patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Med-surg nurses are considered the backbone of hospital nursing due to the variety and volume of patients they manage.

Responsibilities

• C onduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
• M onitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
• R ecognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
• S afely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
• A ct as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
• P rovide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
• C ommunicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN License.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current.
• Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator Management experience preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

Equal Employment Opportunity

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