Medical Surgical Nurse

Seeking an experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced acute care environment. The ideal candidate will have strong medical-surgical skills, telemetry experience, and expertise in tracheostomy care and dysrhythmia management.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult and geriatric Med/Surg patients.
• Manage a patient assignment with a typical 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Assess patients, develop nursing care plans, administer medications, and monitor patient responses.
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and manage dysrhythmias appropriately.
• Provide comprehensive tracheostomy care and management, with Respiratory Therapy available for additional support.
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Collaborate with Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, and other support services.
• Accurately document patient care using Epic EMR.
• Follow infection prevention, patient safety, and hospital policies.
• Float to other units as needed within the nurse's scope and competency.
• Provide safe, patient-centered care in a Level I Trauma environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required.
• Previous Med/Surg experience required.
• Level I Trauma experience required.
• Active Illinois RN license in hand required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• NIHSS certification preferred.
• Strong experience with Telemetry and dysrhythmia interpretation/management.
• Experience with tracheostomy care and management required.
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.
• Strong assessment, critical-thinking, communication, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Willingness to float as required.
• Ability to work every other weekend.

Important Details:

• 13-week contract position (extensions available)
• Shift is 3x12-hour day shifts | 06:45 AM - 07:15 PM| 36 hours/week
• Location is Harvey, IL 60426
• Pay Rate for Locals: $42 - $44 Hourly
• Pay Rate for Travelers: $1,750 - $1,800 Weekly

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Company Description:

“Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors”

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.