RN - Med Surg

Job OpportunityNight shift available: 4x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)Hours: 19:00 - 07:30, with potential shifts of 3x12 or 4x12 on nights. Weekend coverage required every other weekend, subject to change based on department needs.Unit InformationPatient Diagnoses: Higher oxygen demands, dialysis patients, atrial fibrillation (AFib), post-heart catheterizationSpecial Procedures: Step down from ICU; no ventilator or pressor support provided; can administer medications such as heparin, cardizem, amiodarone, and initiate sotalol.Telemetry monitoring is required.Daily Patient Census: 28Available Beds: 28Required QualificationsMust possess valid TN nursing licenseCurrent certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience in a relevant fieldEpic EMR experience: 1 year requiredPrevious charge experience is an assetCommunity Hospital or Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) experience preferredSkills and ProceduresManagement of BiPAP/CPAPAdministration of blood productsCardiac telemetry interpretationCare and management of central lines and chest tubesContinuous bladder irrigation (CBI)Feeding tube care and managementProficient in heparin protocols and high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) managementInterpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) and dysrhythmiasWound care and Vac equipmentStaffing and Scheduling DetailsPatient Ratios: 6 patients per nurse, both day and night shiftsFloating between units may be required based on staffing needsCall duty is not requiredPre-approved time off: One request allowedOrientation: 24 hours; provided weekly on MondaysAdditional InformationInterdisciplinary support is provided by IV teams, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation services, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.Unit provides care for adults, with a focus on those requiring higher levels of monitoring and support following complex medical procedures.