Registered Nurse Medical Surgical
Job Title
- Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
Location
- Nashville, TN
Schedule / Job Type
- Travel, Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, 3 shifts per week
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, high-quality patient care to surgical patients in a busy medical-surgical unit
- Maintain and monitor post-operative surgical sites, including wound care, dressing changes, and wound vac management
- Assist with procedures such as Foley catheter care, bladder irrigation, ostomy maintenance, and nasogastric tube management
- Administer TPN and blood products as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and compliance
- Perform central line care and dressing changes, and support bedside shift report to ensure smooth patient transitions
- Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members to meet patient needs efficiently
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or appropriate state licensure
- BLS certification (Basic Life Support)
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a medical-surgical or post-op surgical setting
- Strong time management skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment with short patient lengths of stay
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Background in post-operative surgical areas such as vascular, bariatric, urology, colorectal, or general surgery
- Experience with wound care, drains, and complex patient monitoring
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment focused on quality patient care
- Gain valuable experience in a reputable medical center while advancing your nursing career
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