RN Med Surg Days

Registered Nurse (RN) Medical-Surgical, Day Shift

A hospital in Duncan, Oklahoma is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join its Medical-Surgical team on the day shift. In this role, you provide high-quality, evidence-based patient care in a fast-paced acute care environment, collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, and support excellent patient outcomes through thorough assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans for medical-surgical patients in an acute care setting.
• Provide direct patient care that aligns with established standards, protocols, and best practices.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring accuracy, safety, and adherence to hospital policies.
• Monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and promptly communicate significant findings to providers and the healthcare team.
• Perform ongoing case management and utilization review activities to support appropriate, efficient, and effective patient care.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete medical records and documentation for all aspects of patient care.
• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions to support safe transitions of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
• Advocate for patient needs and preferences while promoting patient safety and quality outcomes.
• Follow all hospital policies and procedures, including those related to patient privacy, infection control, and safety.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, and communication to ensure continuity of care.
• Support a positive, team-oriented work environment and contribute to continuous improvement in clinical practice.

Essential Skills

• Active and unrestricted Oklahoma Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Demonstrated experience in patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation in an acute care setting.
• Proficiency in administering medications and treatments safely and accurately.
• Ability to monitor patient conditions and promptly report changes to providers.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Solid critical thinking and clinical judgment skills to prioritize care and respond to changing patient needs.
• Competence in maintaining accurate medical records and documentation.
• Knowledge of case management and utilization management principles.
• Ability to educate patients and families regarding treatment plans and discharge instructions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification preferred.
• Previous Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred.
• Experience with utilization review and care coordination in an acute care environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity hospital setting.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role in a hospital-based Medical-Surgical unit in Duncan, Oklahoma. The position is scheduled on the day shift in a fast-paced acute care environment that requires frequent collaboration with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals. The facility offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and shift differentials where applicable. Nurses work with standard hospital equipment and technology, follow established clinical protocols and safety procedures, and adhere to professional dress standards appropriate for an inpatient hospital setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Duncan, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr. PTO, 401K, HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Duncan, OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2026.