Med Surg

Medical-Surgical Nurse – Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical nurse for a night shift position on a busy inpatient unit. You'll provide direct patient care to adults and geriatric patients with a range of diagnoses including dementia, diabetes, ia, COPD, sepsis, GI bleed, anemia, and post-surgical recovery.

Shift & Schedule

• 4 x 12-hour nights: 18:45 – 07:15
• Contract: 13 weeks
• Weekend requirement: 12–16 shifts per contract
• Float requirement: Yes, within and near the facility

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years Med/Surg or Telemetry experience
• BLS certification
• Current RN license (NC or Compact)
• EKG interpretation and dysrhythmia management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, and central line blood draws

Core Clinical Skills

• Telemetry monitoring (remote and on-unit)
• Non-invasive airway management (CPAP/BiPAP, high-flow nasal cannula)
• Chest tube and tracheostomy care
• Feeding tube and colostomy management
• Pre/post hemodialysis care
• Blood product administration
• Wound care and wound vac
• Isolation precautions
• Rapid Response Team collaboration

Preferred Experience

• Charge nurse background
• ABG interpretation
• Port access and management
• Post-cardiac surgery or post-MI care

Orientation

24-hour unit orientation with mandatory hospital orientation classes during week one. Pre-start online compliance modules required.

Additional Notes

• You may be assigned to Storm/Hurricane Teams during catastrophic events.
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only).
• Up to 7 days pre-approved time off; no RTO during first week or after signing.
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays.