Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Matthews,NC Job Matthews area,North Carolina USA,Nursing

Bring your skills and dedication to a dynamic medical-surgical/telemetry environment at a large, respected teaching hospital. As a contract Registered Nurse specializing in Med-Surg/Telemetry, you will play a crucial role across various units focused on adult and geriatric patient care, supporting quick turnover and decompression for the ED and other specialty areas.

Schedule:

12-hour shifts: 7a-7p or 7p-7a
Rotating weekends (every other weekend)
6-week scheduling cycle
Holiday coverage:
Expectation to work approximately 75% of major holidays
No call required

Qualifications:

Active RN license and BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
Minimum of 2 years' Med-Surg/Tele RN experience highly preferred
General Med-Surg/Tele skillset including cardiac rhythm interpretation, stroke experience, trach care, PIV starts, chest tube management, NGT placement, drain and tube management, PCA pumps, and management of medication drips (cardiac gtts, Heparin, blood products, IVF)
Proficiency with Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing
Willingness to float within regional facilities as needed

Responsibilities:

Deliver comprehensive care to adults and geriatrics with diagnoses including COPD, CHF, pneumonia, trauma, DVT, GI bleeds, and more
Manage patient ratios adjusted to unit acuity (ratios range from 1:4 to 1:6, may increase with surge staffing)
Collaborate with CNAs, unit secretaries, resource nurses, and other support staff
Participate in telemetry monitoring and complete cardiac interpretations per shift
Support patient safety, documentation, and interdisciplinary communication

Benefits & Perks:

Paid orientation and departmental onboarding
Free parking on site
Supportive team atmosphere in a high-acuity setting

If you possess strong Med-Surg/Tele skills and are eager to make a difference in an engaging, fast-paced environment, apply now to advance your nursing career!

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse in Matthews, NC