Per Diem - Medical Surgical Nurse; RN- in Burlington, NC

Job Summary

The Adult Per Diem Medical Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) is a healthcare provider who, through education and experience, possesses a distinct body of knowledge and skills relative to the care of the adult patient across the lifespan who is experiencing general medical conditions or general surgical interventions. The RN will apply general nursing knowledge in assessing, implementing, and evaluating patient response to general and specific conditions, general therapies, and interventions.

They will initiate nursing care, health teaching, and health counseling that supports life and restores well-being. Nursing care is performed in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and under the direction and supervision of the appropriate client representative(s) on the assigned Adult Medical Surgical Unit.

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided leading nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities nationwide. Healthcare systems across the U.S. trust us to deliver more than 100,000 nurses and other healthcare professionals on-demand.

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible schedules
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Identity theft insurance
• bCompensation $47/hour

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate, or Baccalaureate School of Nursing.

Current and unrestricted RN nursing license in the state of practice.

One year of experience as an RN in an Adult Medical Surgical Unit in the last three years.

Current CPR at least to the BLS level; and other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.

Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.

• Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
• Complies with client facility nursing policies/procedures.
• Conducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing collection of data based on individual needs and condition.
• Conducts ongoing nursing assessment as dictated by the patient’s condition and in accordance with client facility’s protocols.
• Collaborates with other team members in the development, implementation, and evaluation of an individualized plan of care.
• Performs appropriate treatments and therapies as ordered by physician in a timely fashion.
• Provides individualized patient and family teaching.
• Documents patient assessments, findings, and psychosocial responses to nursing interventions.
• Initiates emergency measures according to adult and client resuscitation protocols.
• Maintains confidentiality related to patient, family, client facility, and staff in accordance with HIPAA.
• Provides patient care in a non‑judgmental, non‑discriminatory manner that respects cultural diversity and age appropriateness.
• Advocates patient rights with respect to advance directives and organ donation.
• Reports patient condition to appropriate personnel during each shift as needed.
• Maintains competency by participating in continuing education and meeting state‑specific requirements.
• Complies with accepted ethical conduct and professional standards of nursing practice.
• Demonstrates ability to delegate effectively and appropriately.

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. M/F/D/V EOE.