Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical (General Surgery)

Vetted Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Solutions seeks a Med Surg RN for the General Surgery unit in a fast-paced academic medical setting in Washington, DC. You will provide comprehensive nursing care for postoperative and medical-surgical patients, guided by evidence-based protocols and modern technology.

Collaborate with surgeons, residents, and a multidisciplinary team to coordinate safe, effective patient care while mentoring learners.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in DC or compact state.
• Experience in Med/Surg and postoperative care.
• Ability to thrive in a high-acuity academic setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for postoperative and medical-surgical patients.
• Collaborate with surgeons, residents, and the multidisciplinary care team.
• Mentor and assist learners in a teaching environment.
• Contribute to quality improvement, education, and research initiatives.

Skills

Med/Surg nursing

Post-operative care

Clinical judgment

Communication & teamwork

Teaching/mentoring

Education

RN License

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Role:

Med Surg RN for the General Surgery unit in a fast-paced academic medical setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to complex post-operative and medical-surgical patients using evidence-based protocols and modern technology.
• Collaborate with surgeons, residents, and an interdisciplinary care team to coordinate safe, effective patient care.
• Support a teaching environment by mentoring and assisting learners.
• Contribute to quality improvement, education, and research initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Registered Nurse (RN) with Med/Surg and post-operative clinical competence.
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and ability to thrive in a high-acuity environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with multidisciplinary staff.
• Commitment to continuous improvement through education, research, and quality efforts.