RN - Med Surg (Nights)

Job Title: Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) / Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse (RN) to join our inpatient acute care clinical team. In this role, you will deliver comprehensive direct nursing care to complex med-surg and telemetry-monitored patients.

Operating within unit ratios of approximately 1:6, you will assess patient conditions, manage cardiac monitoring, administer medications, and collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. Unit Highlights & Schedule Details: Unit Size: 20 to 34 beds (varies by unit). Patient Ratio: Typically 1:6.

Flexibility: Willingness to float across Medical-Surgical units as clinical census requires. Attire: Personal scrubs of any color. EMR System: Meditech Expanse.

Key Responsibilities

Inpatient Nursing Care: Perform initial and ongoing physical assessments, develop individualized care plans, and administer prescribed medications and intravenous therapies. Telemetry & Cardiac Monitoring: Interpret telemetry rhythms, recognize lethal cardiac dysrhythmias, and execute immediate interventions according to established clinical protocols.

Stroke & Acute Care Management: Utilize NIHSS assessment protocols for neurological evaluation and monitoring of stroke patients. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Partner closely with attending physicians, hospitalists, case managers, and nursing support staff to manage patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. Documentation & Safety: Maintain precise, real-time electronic health record (EHR) charting while strictly adhering to patient safety and infection control protocols.

Qualifications

& Requirements: Clinical Experience: Minimum 2+ years of recent inpatient Medical-Surgical RN experience [Required] . Dedicated Telemetry experience [Required] . Completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia course [Required] . Meditech Expanse EHR experience [Highly Preferred] . Licensure & Certifications: Active Registered Nurse (RN) License [Required] .

Active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) [Required] . Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification through the AHA [Required] . Active National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification [Required] . Core Competencies: Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation, rapid decision-making, excellent bedside manner, and effective communication skills.