Registered Nurse Med/Surg

Prime Healthcare Services; Farmers Branch (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Services is seeking a Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse for the Dallas Medical Center in Farmers Branch, TX. This per diem, day-shift position requires patient-focused care, comprehensive assessments, and collaboration with the care team to support recovery and prevent readmission.

Ideal candidates hold an active RN license, BLS and ACLS, with acute care experience and a BSN preferred. Ventilator management experience is a plus in this fast-paced hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state RN license.
• BLS (AHA) certificate on hire and maintained.
• ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days of hire and maintained.
• Acute care hospital experience preferred.
• Ventilator management experience preferred.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' health.
• Monitor vital signs and input/output to detect changes.
• Recognize deterioration signs and act promptly.
• Safely administer medications and monitor for adverse effects.
• Liaise between patients, families and the healthcare team.
• Educate patients on their condition and recovery plan.
• Coordinate with doctors, therapists, and social workers on care plans.

Skills

BLS certified

ACLS certified

RN license

Acute care experience

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Ventilator management

Job description

Overview

Department: Medical Surgical

Shifts Available:Days

Employment Type: Per Diem

Hours: 12hrs

Location: Dallas Medical Center – Farmers Branch, Texas

We are seeking aMedical Surgical Registered Nurse,sometimes referred to asaMedSurge RN.These Registered Nurses (RN)playan important rolein 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

• Conduct thoroughinitialassessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
• Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
• Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
• Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) andmonitorfor adverse effects or allergic reactions
• Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
• Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
• Communicate 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

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf