MedSurg Registered Nurse
Franklin, Indiana
Johnson Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – MedSurg

Location: Franklin, Indiana
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Medical Surgical nursing position in a mid-size hospital (34 beds)
• 12-hour shifts: Days (6:00 AM – 6:30 PM) and Nights (6:00 PM – 6:30 AM)
• Weekend rotation required: approximately 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Holiday rotation based on calendar
• Self-scheduling available depending on census and staffing
• Possible on-call requirement if shift is cancelled, with 45-minute return time

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Common diagnoses: Pneumonia (PNA), COPD, CHF, orthopedic cases (shoulders, hips, knees), appendectomy, cholecystectomy, diverticulitis, bowel resection, pancreatitis
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • Day shift: 1:5
  • Night shift: 1:6
• Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) support both shifts with a max ratio of 1:12
• Remote telemetry monitoring available; MS nurses are not responsible for strip interpretation
• Charge nurse available on both shifts; house supervisor available on nights
• Floating within MedSurg scope of practice

Required Certifications & Skills

• BLS (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience in MedSurg, PCU, Telemetry, or CCU required
• No requirement for RNs to titrate drips; common drip includes Heparin per protocol

Orientation & Scheduling

• Unit-specific orientation: 1 shift of clinical nursing education plus 2 shifts on unit with preceptor
• Orientation schedule: 3 consecutive 12-hour shifts, no blocked scheduling requests

Additional Information

• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
• Respiratory equipment on unit includes chronic BiPAP and CPAP devices

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license appropriate for Indiana
• Minimum years of MedSurg experience: Not explicitly stated; experience in MedSurg/PCU/Tele/CCU required (implying relevant clinical experience)
• Prior travel experience: Not specified or required