Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical

Aura Health; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to work in a General Surgery/Med Surg unit in Asheville, NC. The role focuses on post-surgical care, patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, and effective discharge planning.

Ideal candidates will have strong clinical skills, the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and excellent communication and critical thinking abilities to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and registration.
• Strong clinical skills in surgical and medical patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Excellent communication and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based post-surgical care.
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and manage wound care.
• Deliver discharge teaching to patients and families.
• Collaborate with surgeons, hospitalists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care.
• Support safe transitions of care for complex patients.

Skills

RN licensure

Surgical/medical patient care

Team collaboration

Communication & critical thinking

Job description

Position: Registered Nurse in a General Surgery/Med Surg unit

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, evidence-based post-surgical care
• Perform patient assessments, administer medications, and manage wound care
• Deliver discharge teaching to patients and families
• Collaborate with surgeons, hospitalists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care
• Support safe transitions of care for complex patients

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure
• Strong clinical skills in surgical and medical patient care
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Excellent communication and critical thinking abilities

Key Attributes: Compassion, evidence-based practice, teamwork, adaptability, and dedication to patient safety and quality care.