Registered Nurse, Medsurg - Salisbury, MD

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

A healthcare organization in the Salisbury, MD area is looking for an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to join its nursing team!

Position Highlights:

• Permanent, direct-hire position
• 12-hour day shifts
• Hospital-based Medical-Surgical unit
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative nursing team
• Located on Maryland's Eastern Shore
• Patient-focused acute care environment

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in a Medical-Surgical unit
• Assess patient conditions and monitor changes in health status
• Administer medications and treatments according to physician orders
• Develop and implement individualized patient care plans
• Monitor vital signs, document patient progress, and maintain accurate medical records
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Follow established patient safety and infection prevention protocols

Qualifications:

• Active RN license with appropriate Maryland practice privileges, including a valid compact RN license
• BSN or willingness to obtain a BSN within 3 years of hire
• Active NIHSS certification or ability to obtain certification prior to hire
• Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to work 12-hour day shifts