EliteCare Medical Staffing
RN - Med Surg Job at EliteCare Medical Staffing in Rugby
EliteCare Medical Staffing, Rugby, ND, US
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Position Title:& RN - Med Surg
Location Address:& Rugby, ND
Department/Unit:& Med Surg
Shift:& 12 Hours Nights
Salary:& $60,000 - $80,000
Sign-On Bonus:& $5,000
Elitecare Medical Staffing seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to join our Medical -Surgical unit. The ideal candidate will have experience in medical-surgical nursing and be committed to providing high-quality patient care.
- Provide nursing care to patients with various diagnoses, including pneumonia, urinary tract infections, general post-operative care, pain management, fractures, dementia, and more.
- Maintain appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios, typically 1:6 or less on both days and nights; 1:8 rarely on nights depending on acuity and staffing.
- Monitor and assess patients, performing vital signs checks, ambulation assistance, and daily living activities.
- Titrate drips as needed for a short period, primarily using Cardizem; refresh knowledge of policies and procedures as infrequent use occurs.
- Collaborate with the Charge Nurse, who typically does not take an assignment but covers ER and provides extra support on the floor.
- Work alongside one patient care tech each shift to assist with non-invasive duties such as vitals and rounding.
- Perform respiratory treatments and patient education; RN's will manage breathing treatments and chest physiotherapy as needed.
- Read and interpret cardiac strips without the assistance of monitor techs, using Phillips brand monitors.
- Current RN licensure with required certifications (BLS required; ACLS and NIH Stroke Education preferred).
- Experience with IVs and knowledge of the EPIC system is preferred.
- Ability to assist in the ER as backup if EMS is unavailable is a plus.
- Weekend requirements typically involve every third weekend; holiday duties are rotated among staff.
- No call or standby requirements; floating is not expected.
- Scrub color is flexible; any color or pattern is acceptable.
If you are passionate about providing exceptional care in a medical-surgical setting and looking for an opportunity to grow in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!