Med Surg

Medical-Surgical RN — Night Shift

Position Overview

The facility seeks an experienced Medical-Surgical RN for its ENT unit, which specializes in caring for patients with complex head and neck conditions, including those requiring tracheostomy and laryngectomy care. This is a skilled surgical nursing role requiring strong clinical judgment and post-operative expertise.

Shift & Contract Details

• Schedule: 3 × 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM), 36 hours/week
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: December 7, 2026

Requirements

• Active RN license (state or compact license)
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1+ year Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
• CMSRN certification preferred
• Ability to manage diverse patient caseloads across varying acuity levels

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-operative care for general surgery, bariatric surgery, and ENT patients
• Assess and monitor patient conditions; escalate changes in status promptly
• Manage airway and respiratory care for patients with tracheostomies and laryngectomies
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
• Coordinate care for patients with chronic and acute conditions (diabetes, cardiac, respiratory diagnoses)
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on care planning and discharge coordination
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Typical patient load: 4–6 patients per shift

Required Certifications: BLS; GA RN license or compact license

This role offers night-shift stability with specialized surgical and airway nursing experience.