Registered Nurse Medical Surgical

Job Title
Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location
Nashville, TN

Schedule / Job Type
Full-time, travel, 13-week assignment, dayshift (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide bedside patient care in a Medical Surgical unit, including assessments, administering treatments, and monitoring patients.
• Manage a variety of post-op procedures such as wound management, drains, chest tubes, and ostomies.
• Perform patient assessments for conditions including strokes, seizures, and tracheostomies, with some patients requiring dialysis or PCA pumps.
• Document care and interventions accurately using the Meditech system, ensuring compliance with hospital policies and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure effective communication, safety checks, and patient-centered care.
• Maintain compliance with infection control practices, fall prevention protocols, and medication safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in Tennessee or appropriate state licenses.
• BLS certification required; NIHSS certification preferred.
• Ability to perform basic patient assessments and care related to wounds, tracheostomies, drains, and other post-op procedures.
• Experience with hospital equipment such as IV pumps, Hoyer lifts, and bedside monitors.
• Knowledge of infection control and safety protocols, including medication scanning.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience.
• Experience caring for patients with post-op needs, strokes, seizures, or requiring dialysis.
• Comfortable with electronic documentation and hospital procedures.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork focus.

Why Join Us

• Join a dynamic, youthful team committed to delivering high-quality patient care.
• Work in a supportive environment with experienced leadership and a focus on professional growth.
• Opportunity to gain diverse clinical experience in a reputable hospital setting.

Note: All candidates will be treated as core staff with the same level of accountability and recognition.