Med Surg RN - Orthopedic Surgery Post-Op
Homewood, Alabama
Brookwood Baptist Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Med Surg

Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Ortho/Surgery Post-op
• Shift: PM (Shift starts at 18:45)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
• Weekend Hours: Every other weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Patient Ratio: 6:1
• Unit Beds: 30
• EMR System: Cerner
• Float Requirements: As needed

Required Certifications

• AHA BLS
• AHA NIH

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Alabama
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg experience, including experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong time management
• Positive attitude
• Strong work ethic and attendance
• Bedside shift report required
• Preferred experience in Med/Surg, orthopedics, post-op care
• Ability to work in a very fast-paced unit
• Quick thinking, confident, and hardworking personality

Patient Population

• Surgical patients

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Navy
• No long nails, gel nails, wrapped nails, dipped nails, or any fake nails allowed

Additional Notes

• This is a fast-paced surgical unit requiring strong clinical skills and adaptability.
• The position involves working every other weekend with no call responsibilities.