Staff RN Medical/Surgical
Lancaster, Ohio
Fairfield Medical Center

Staff RN - Surgical Med/Surg

Location: Lancaster, Ohio
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Summary

Registered Nurse responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and supervising individual patient care using the nursing process. Provides direction and delegates tasks to co-workers as appropriate. Performs duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Job Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients based on established care plans
• Provide patient and family education from admission through discharge
• Document nursing care accurately and legibly
• Notify physicians of significant patient status changes
• Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
• Implement physician orders as written
• Ensure availability and proper functioning of equipment and supplies
• Supervise and direct Nursing Assistants professionally

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Heavy physical work: lifting/moving 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly
• Frequent patient handling required
• Ability to regulate emotions, manage urgent situations calmly, and communicate empathetically
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, organizational, and observation skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain cognitive function under stress

Work Environment and Expectations

• Commitment to empathy, integrity, stewardship, agility, and teamwork
• Adherence to safety and quality standards
• Engagement in ongoing learning and professional development
• Compliance with policies and ethical standards
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and report unsafe conditions

This position requires a compassionate, organized, and proactive nurse capable of working night shifts in a surgical medical/surgical setting.