(RN) - Float / Inpatient Float (Nights)

Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medlinkhealth Anesthesia Associates are seeking an adaptable Medical-Surgical / Stepdown RN to join our inpatient acute care team. You will coordinate nursing care for adult and geriatric patients, assess conditions, administer medications including cardiac drips, and support education for patients and families.

You will float between Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care/Stepdown units as needed, collaborate with physicians and staff to maintain high standards, and participate in discharge

Qualifications

• BSN degree required.
• Minimum 2+ years Medical-Surgical RN experience in acute care.
• Stepdown/Progressive Care experience with cardiac drips and monitoring.
• ICU background welcomed.
• Epic EHR proficiency required.
• Active BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Active RN license in state or compact license.

Responsibilities

• Provide total nursing care for adult/geriatric patients in Med-Surg/Stepdown.
• Administer medications, including cardiac drips, and monitor labs/imaging.
• Float between units as needed and support staffing requirements.
• Collaborate with physicians, hospitalists, nursing staff, and allied health.
• Educate patients and families and assist with discharge planning.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Strong communication

High adaptability

Education

BSN

Active BLS Certification

Active ACLS Certification

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical / Stepdown Float Pool

Job Summary

We are seeking an adaptable and experienced Medical-Surgical / Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to join our inpatient acute care nursing team. In this role, you will coordinate total nursing care for adult and geriatric patients across various Med-Surg and Stepdown units. You will manage patient assessments, administer cardiac drips, participate in patient and family education, and float flexibly between acute care units to support daily hospital staffing needs. (ICU RNs seeking Med-Surg/Stepdown float opportunities are strongly encouraged to apply).

Position Details

• Patient Population: Adult and Geriatric.
• EHR System: Epic.
• Dress Code: Professional scrubs of any solid color or pattern (no logos).

Key Responsibilities

• Acute & Stepdown Nursing Care: Perform total nursing care for adult/geriatric patients, conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, administer medications (including cardiac drips), and monitor diagnostic lab/imaging results.
• Unit Versatility & Floating: Demonstrate flexibility to float between acute Medical-Surgical and Progressive Care/Stepdown units as operational needs dictate (including mid-shift unit rotations).
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work cooperatively with attending physicians, hospitalists, ancillary nursing staff, and allied health professionals to maintain high clinical standards and continuity of care.
• Patient & Family Education: Provide compassionate patient advocacy, discharge planning support, and clear clinical instruction to patients and their families.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) [Required].
• Clinical Experience:
  • Minimum 2+ years of recent Medical-Surgical RN experience in an acute care setting [Required].
  • Stepdown/Progressive Care experience, including active experience managing cardiac drips and intermediate monitoring protocols [Required].
  • ICU background [Strongly Welcomed].
• EHR Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Epic Electronic Health Record software [Required].
• Certifications:
  • Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
  • Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required].
• Licensure: Active, unrestricted State Registered Nurse (RN) License or Compact RN License [Required].
• Core Competencies: Intermediate cardiac rhythm and drip management, high clinical adaptability across inpatient units, strong organizational skills, and excellent team communication.