Med Surg
Registered Nurse – Night Shift (Med/Surg)
Position Overview
The facility is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a night shift position (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) in its medical-surgical unit. This is a 13-week contract role offering 36 guaranteed hours per week.
About the Role
You will deliver coordinated nursing care to an assigned patient population using the nursing process and established standards of care. As a charge nurse, you'll supervise and direct nursing staff, coordinate interdisciplinary care, and apply critical thinking and professional judgment to support safe, effective patient outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients and analyze data to identify care needs and diagnoses
- Develop and implement individualized care plans
- Supervise and delegate tasks to nursing team members
- Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare providers
- Provide patient and family education
- Participate in discharge planning and care coordination
- Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions as needed
Required Qualifications
- Current RN licensure in California
- Current BLS (CPR) certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience
- BSN preferred
Organizational Requirements
Vaccination compliance is required as a condition of employment, with medical and religious exemptions available.
Location
Lodi, CA – a close-knit community with access to the Bay Area, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, and the Northern California coast.