Med-Surg RN

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse to assume responsibility and accountability for the application of the nursing process and the delivery of patient care. The RN demonstrates clinical judgment, critical thinking, and performance ability in coordinating patient care, consistently adhering to nursing standards and facility policies.

• Utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Perform focused interviews to identify patient needs.
• Assess physiologic and psychosocial changes in patient condition.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret data to document nursing diagnoses and plans of care.
• Prioritize and perform interventions according to patient care requirements and hospital policies.
• Provide a safe, therapeutic environment and initiate patient/family education.
• Revise care plans based on evaluation and changes in medical plans.
• Document patient responses and maintain consistency with standards of care.
• Support professional practice in accordance with Nurse Practice Act, Joint Commission standards, and Amergis policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Shift: Days
• Hours:
  
  4x12-hour shifts (48 hrs/week)
• Call:
  No call
• Weekends:
  Every other or every 3rd weekend
• Holiday Rotation:
  Required

• Orientation Date: 2/16 – Firm
• Minimum 24 months of current Med Surg experience – Required
• Med Surg Renal Urology Transplant care experience – Required
• At least 1 travel contract completed within previous 12 months – Required
• EPIC EMR experience – Required
• Skills Checklist specific to Med Surg discipline – Required
• Active Iowa RN license or Compact/Multistate license at time of submission – Required
• AHA or ARC BLS – Required
• Professional Reference (charge/supervisor/manager/director/CNO/COO) within last 24 months – Preferred
• Driver’s License – Required
• Current Health Certificate (per facility/state regulation)
• Current PPD or Chest X-Ray

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

* Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.