Registered Nurse – Inpatient Surgical Unit (Med-Surg) – Night Shift 0310 NS#
Gainesville, FL - USA
Job Summary
Job Title: Registered Nurse Inpatient Surgical Unit (Med-Surg) Night Shift
Location: Gainesville FL
Job Type: Permanent / Contingent
Shift:
Night Shift
Rotating Weekends Required
Unit: Medical-Surgical (Post-Surgical Patients)
Unit Size: 45 Beds
Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 7:1
Salary Range
2 Years Experience: $30.69/hour
5 Years Experience: $33.71/hour
Up to 17 Years Experience: $43.20/hour (Maximum)
Relocation assistance may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
Position Overview
A healthcare facility in Gainesville FL is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Inpatient Surgical / Medical-Surgical Unit. The RN will provide high-quality patient-centered care for post-surgical patients recovering from procedures such as abdominal orthopedic and general surgeries following discharge from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).
The role requires strong clinical skills to monitor patient recovery administer treatments and educate patients and families regarding post-operative care and discharge instructions.
Key Responsibilities
Provide post-surgical nursing care for patients recovering overnight or longer.
Monitor vital signs and patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes.
Administer medications IV therapy and treatments as prescribed.
Perform wound care pain management and post-operative patient education.
Collaborate with physicians surgeons and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
Maintain accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
Function independently while managing a 7:1 patient-to-nurse ratio.
Follow all hospital policies patient safety protocols and confidentiality standards.
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) License Florida
(or multistate RN license with ability to obtain Florida license within 60 days)Minimum 1 year of recent Acute Care RN experience (within the last 2 years).
Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; BSN preferred.
BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
NIH Stroke Scale Certification required within 30 days of start.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required within 30 days of start.
Additional Requirements
Must live within commutable distance (within 60 minutes) of the facility.
Must be available to work night shifts and rotating weekends.
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required Experience:
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