Job Details
Position Summary:
We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Acute Care to provide high-quality nursing care for patients recovering from surgical procedures. The RN will assess patient conditions, administer treatments, monitor post-operative recovery, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized nursing care plans
- Provide post-operative nursing care for patients recovering from general, orthopedic, urology, vascular, neurosurgical, and other surgical procedures
- Monitor patient condition, vital signs, pain levels, wound healing, and recovery progress
- Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and prescribed treatments
- Perform wound care, dressing changes, drain management, and post-operative monitoring
- Assist patients with mobility, ambulation, activities of daily living (ADLs), and discharge planning
- Educate patients and families on medications, post-operative care, recovery expectations, and home care instructions
- Collaborate with surgeons, physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient condition and medical emergencies
- Ensure compliance with infection prevention protocols, HIPAA regulations, patient safety standards, and facility policies
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and quality improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications:
- Active, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice
- Graduate of an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program
- Current BLS/CPR certification required
- ACLS certification preferred or required based on assignment
- Minimum 1 year of recent Surgical Acute Care, Medical-Surgical, or Post-Operative nursing experience preferred
- Strong knowledge of post-operative care, pain management, wound care, medication administration, and patient assessment
- Excellent communication, critical-thinking, organizational, and interpersonal skills
- Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced acute care environment
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
N/A
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
No Guarantee
Holiday Coverage Required:
All Inclusive Rate ***
Pay Rate
$52.85 - $57.72/hour
About us :
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