Med Surg

Med/Surg RN & LPN — Night Shift | Oakland, MD

This acute care Med/Surg unit manages a broad patient population including chest pain, CHF, ia, abdominal pain, pancreatitis, orthopedic cases, detox, post-operative surgical patients, and pediatric cases. The unit does not care for laboring mothers or patients requiring titrated cardiac or insulin drips.

Shift & Schedule

• 12-hour nights, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Every other weekend required (Friday, Saturday, Sunday nights)
• Holiday rotation with permanent staff
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Extra shifts may be available; manager is open to block scheduling preferences

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
• Start date: September 14, 2026

Required Certifications & Licensure

• BLS (AHA)
• NIHSS (required for all RNs and LPNs)
• ACLS and PALS recommended but not required
• Valid driver's license required at submission

Clinical Notes

• RNs are not required to titrate drips or read telemetry strips; ICU monitors and documents, then faxes results to the unit nurse
• Nurse aides on unit each shift
• Respiratory therapy manages CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen support
• Floating to other units as a tasker or extra set of hands is required

Orientation

• 3–5 days of unit-based training including policy review, pharmacy, and lab orientation

Dress Code

• Any scrub color except camouflage or orange