Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical (MS RN) - 26-10398

Job Description

Job DescriptionRegistered Nurse – Medical/Surgical (MS RN)

Location: Woodsville, NH

Duration - 14 Weeks

Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (MS RN) to provide quality patient care in an acute-care hospital setting. The ideal candidate will have 2–3 years of recent RN experience, with Telemetry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Medical/Surgical patients.
• Perform thorough patient assessments and monitor changes in condition.
• Administer medications and treatments as ordered.
• Monitor patients with cardiac and other acute medical conditions.
• Perform phlebotomy, IV starts, and EKGs.
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and clinical emergencies.
• Educate patients and families regarding care and treatment plans.
• Follow all safety, infection-control, and hospital policies.

Common Patient Diagnoses

The RN may care for patients with:

• Post-operative general surgery cases, including hernia repairs, resections, and cholecystectomies
• Post-amputation patients
• Atrial fibrillation (AFib)
• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Withdrawal requiring CIWA monitoring
• Rule-out sepsis and other acute medical conditions

Floating Requirements

• Floating is required as needed.
• The RN may float to a Geriatric-Psychiatric unit.
• Behavioral Health experience is not required.
• When floating, the RN may work in a supportive Helping Hands capacity.
• Candidates must be flexible and comfortable working in different clinical environments.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license appropriate for the work location.
• 2–3 years of recent RN experience, preferably in Medical/Surgical nursing.
• Telemetry experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to perform:
  • Phlebotomy
  • IV starts
  • EKGs
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessments and monitoring
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Flexibility with assignments and floating requirements.

EMR

Oracle EMR experience preferred.

Schedule

7:00 PM – 7:00 AM