RN Internal Agency | University Float Pool - Med/Surg | Days

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

1200 MH-Memphis Hospitals is seeking a Registered Nurse/Internal Agency for a temporary full-time assignment in various med/surg units. This 13‑week role offers a pay rate of $60.00/hour and requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing. The RN will provide specialized care, promote evidence-based practice, and manage patient care activities.

The ideal candidate has experience in acute care settings and is flexible in a dynamic environment. Relevant certifications are also required.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in an acute care environment.
• Two years of experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing assessment, care, evaluation and education to patients.
• Promote evidence-based practice and evaluate process standards.
• Direct and delegate all patient care activities on nursing units.

Skills

Flexible and versatile in meeting changing staffing demands

Analytical skills for complex patient assessment

Proficiency in applying highly technical nursing principles

Ability to synthesize multiple sources of information

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Position Overview

The RN/Internal Agency is a temporary full‑time assignment on various med/surg units at Methodist University Hospital. This 13‑week assignment pays $60.00/hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide practice excellence through specialized nursing assessment, care, evaluation and education to patients and families according to policies and procedures.
• Promote evidence‑based practice by using research to develop, implement and evaluate process standards such as plans of care, protocols and guidelines.
• Provide leadership excellence in the clinical practice area.
• Demonstrate commitment to learning excellence through professional development and clinical expertise.
• Demonstrate role clarity through professional competence, expertise and knowledge, supporting the nursing profession via role modeling and fostering an environment of growth and learning.
• Promote cultural excellence by recognizing and appreciating cultural, ethnic, and generational diversity.
• Direct and delegate all patient care activities on nursing units.

Education & Qualifications

Associate's Degree in Nursing.

• 1‑3 years of experience in an acute care environment.
• Two years of experience in an acute care hospital setting.

Skills and Abilities

• Flexible and versatile in meeting changing staffing demands.
• Analytical skills for complex patient assessment and comprehensive care planning.
• Synthesizes multiple sources of information for problem resolution.
• Proficiency in applying highly technical nursing principles, concepts and techniques.
• Other certifications may be required depending on assigned nursing unit.

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
• Registered Nurse, Tennessee – Tennessee Board of Nursing
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – American Heart Association
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support – American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification – American Heart Association

Physical Demands

Medium work: exerting up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 25 lbs. of force frequently. Requires good balance, coordination, visual acuity, ability to react quickly to emergency situations, and ability to work a flexible schedule.