Registered Nurse (RN) – Inpatient Surgical Unit (Med-Surg) RNISU 0508 NS#4

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient Surgical Unit (Med-Surg)

Location: Gainesville FL
Employment Type: Permanent (Full-Time)
Shift: Nights (Rotating Weekends)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join a Med-Surgical Inpatient Surgical Unit in a fast-paced acute care setting. This unit primarily cares for post-operative patients transitioning from PACU including those recovering from abdominal surgeries and requiring wound care and patient education.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing a high patient volume while delivering safe patient-centered care.

Unit Details

• General Medical/Surgical Unit
• 45 Beds
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 7:1
• Patient Population:
  • Post-surgical recovery patients
  • Abdominal surgery cases
  • Wound care and post-operative management

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for post-surgical and medical-surgical patients
• Monitor patient conditions and manage post-operative recovery
• Perform wound care and dressing changes
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation
• Ensure adherence to safety infection control and hospital protocols

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care RN experience (within the last 2 years)
• Active Florida RN License or Compact RN License
  • Compact license holders must obtain Florida licensure within 60 days
• Nursing Diploma or Associate Degree in Nursing (ASN) required
• BLS (AHA) certification required prior to start
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required within 30 days of start

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Strong experience in post-operative and wound care

Candidate Requirements

• Must reside within a commutable distance of the facility
• In-person interview required prior to offer (may include shadowing and facility tour)

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Comfortable in a high-volume Med-Surg environment
• Strong clinical skills in post-operative care and wound management
• Excellent communication and patient education abilities
• Team-oriented adaptable and detail-focused

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement and certification assistance
• Paid time off and family leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Wellness and counseling programs
• Relocation and additional employee support benefits

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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.