Medical-Surgical RN
Hickory, NC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Hickory, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Patient ratio: 1:5 to 1:6 on the unit
• Unit: Post-surgical medical-surgical floor with adult/geriatric patient population
• Float requirements: As needed to surgical, neuro, and intermediate units (may take med surg level patients)
• Shift: 36 hours per week, every other weekend required
• Call: None

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of medical-surgical nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Cerner electronic health record system

Preferred Qualifications

• Charge nurse experience
• Background in med-surg nursing with post-surgical patient care, especially orthopedic experience

Unit & Patient Information

• 18 beds on the unit
• Equipment used includes Baxter IV pumps, SCD machines, Kangaroo feeding pumps, and PCA pumps
• Common diagnoses treated: COPD exacerbation, GI bleed, diabetic complications, wound care, pancreatitis, sickle cell crisis, end-of-life care/hospice, falls, weakness, sepsis, infection
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong teamwork and patient advocacy

Education

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required

Additional Notes

• Orientation provided twice monthly
• Dress code: Scrubs of any color allowed; no unacceptable attire specified
• No call requirements
• Must be able to keep up with a busy floor and work well within a team environment