RN Med/Surg — Fast-Paced 24-Bed Unit, Sign-On Bonus

Carle Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a registered nurse for the 9A Medical-Surgical unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, focusing on medically complex patients. The role requires timely assessments, careful care planning, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safety and quality.

Responsibilities include medication administration, IV and line care, patient education, and accurate documentation. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 applies to external applicants with 1+ year experience and a 3-year

Qualifications

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed RN - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Education: H.S. Diploma/GED; Associate‘s Degree

Responsibilities

• Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
• Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
• Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
• Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
• Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.

Skills

IV insertion

Foley insertion

Tracheostomy care

Wound care

Wound vacs

Ostomy care

Medication administration

Bedside shift report

Nursing assessment

Communication

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Associate’s Degree

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

Plum pump

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a registered nurse for the 9A Medical-Surgical unit with a 1:5 nurse-to-patient ratio, focusing on medically complex patients. The role requires timely assessments, careful care planning, and collaboration with the care team to ensure safety and quality.

Responsibilities include medication administration, IV and line care, patient education, and accurate documentation. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 applies to external applicants with 1+ year experience and a 3-year