Local Contract Nurse RN - Med Surg
Cleveland, OH
Medasource
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings, Nights, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Cleveland, OH

Contract Duration: Through May 2028

Start Date: ASAP (Onboarding and credentialing process typically takes 4–6 weeks)

Shift Options:

Days: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM

Evenings: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM or 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM

Nights: 7:30 PM – 8:00 AM or 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care in an acute care setting. The RN will care for patients with a variety of medical, surgical, orthopedic, oncology, neurological, and post-operative conditions while collaborating with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver high-quality patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring

Administer medications, IV therapy, blood products, and treatments as prescribed

Monitor telemetry and cardiac rhythms, reporting significant changes

Coordinate admissions, discharges, and patient transfers

Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record documentation

Provide wound care, wound vac therapy, Foley catheter care, and ostomy care

Manage central lines, chest tubes, drainage devices, and heparin drips

Deliver pre-operative and post-operative nursing care

Monitor for sepsis, respiratory complications, cardiac conditions, and other acute care concerns

Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement care plans

Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, and discharge planning

Delegate tasks appropriately to nursing assistants and support personnel

Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff meetings

Respond effectively to emergency situations and changes in patient condition

Qualifications

Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

Current RN license in Ohio or a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state

Current BLS and CPR certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA)

Minimum of 2 years of direct nursing experience within the last 3 years

Acute Care Medical-Surgical nursing experience preferred

Experience with telemetry monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation preferred

Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills

Ability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled

Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder

Benefits

Long-term contract opportunity through May 2028

Collaborative acute care environment

Opportunity to support a major healthcare technology transition

Work with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care