RN - Acute Care

LaborEdge, LLC; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

LaborEdge, LLC seeks an Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) to provide short-term, specialized medical care for patients with urgent or severe conditions and those recovering from surgery.

The role involves patient assessment, treatment delivery, equipment management, and teamwork with physicians to update records and adjust care plans.

Qualifications

• RN requires ADN or BSN.
• Active, unencumbered RN license.
• BLS required; ACLS often preferred or required.
• 1–2 years nursing or med-surg experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients by monitoring vital signs and stability.
• Deliver treatments: administer meds, IV fluids, and blood products.
• Operate devices like ventilators and central lines as needed.
• Collaborate with doctors and specialists to update EHRs and plans of care.

Skills

Patient assessment

Meds administration

IV therapy

Team collaboration

Education

ADN or BSN

Tools

EHR systems

Ventilators

Central lines

Job description

An Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) provides short-term, specialized medical care for patients with urgent, severe, or life-threatening conditions, or those recovering from surgery.

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment: Monitor vital signs and track rapid changes in patient stability.
• Treatment Delivery: Administer medications, IV fluids, and blood products.
• Equipment Management: Operate specialized medical devices like mechanical ventilators or central lines.
• Team Collaboration: Work with doctors and specialists to update electronic health records and adjust care plans.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) often preferred or required.
• Experience: Many hospital units prefer 1 to 2 years of general nursing or med-surg experience, though residency programs exist for new graduates