Registered Nurse (RN) MedSurg
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Job Location:
Las Cruces, NM - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical (Med-Surg)
Location: Las Cruces NM 88011
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
We are seeking a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) experience to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced acute care hospital setting. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical assessment skills medication administration expertise and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) unit
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing clinical monitoring
- Administer medications IV therapy and treatments in accordance with physician orders
- Develop implement and evaluate individualized nursing care plans
- Perform wound care management and post-operative patient care
- Monitor vital signs laboratory results and patient response to treatment
- Collaborate with physicians case managers and interdisciplinary care teams
- Educate patients and families regarding diagnosis treatment plans and discharge instructions
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
- Ensure compliance with hospital policies patient safety standards and regulatory guidelines
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Compact RN license accepted)
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN or BSN)
- Minimum 1 year of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting
- Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
- Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience using EMR/EHR systems (Epic Cerner or similar)
- Experience in post-surgical telemetry or step-down units
Core Competencies
- Patient assessment and clinical judgment
- Medication administration and IV therapy
- Wound care and post-operative management
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and interdisciplinary teamwork
- Ability to work efficiently in a high-acuity fast-paced environment
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive annual salary ($74800 - $100000)
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life and disability insurance
- Continuing education support
- Housing assistance (if applicable)
- Employee referral bonus program
Work Environment
- Acute care hospital
- Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) unit
- Collaborative team-based clinical setting
Required Skills:
Nurse Practitioners
