Med-Surg Registered Nurse
Location: Charleston, SC
Salary/Pay Rate: $29.62 - $44.42/hour
- Shift Differentials: $4 Nights, $3 Weekends
Schedule: Full-Time Regular Shift, Rotating Weekends
Unit/Specialty: Medical Surgical
About the Opportunity:
Located in Charleston, South Carolina, a historic city known for its rich history, beautiful architecture, Southern charm, and coastal scenery. This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable medical center and enjoy a fulfilling career in a vibrant and culturally rich environment.
Job Description:
The Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, evaluating, planning, implementing, and coordinating a treatment plan and achieving the goals of the nursing department in collaboration with the patient, the patient’s family, and other members of the health care team. The Registered Nurse serves as a key position of the interdependent team, and holds responsibility for achieving positive patient and departmental outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- You will maintain overall accountability/responsibility for assigned patients
- You will manage efficient flow of patient care including screening, preparation for exam, providing general nursing care and comfort, and arranging for admissions, testing and discharges
- You will maintain and review patients’ records including posting tests and examination results
- You will administer medications in accordance with physician orders
- You will instruct patients and families regarding medications and treatment plans
- You will respond to and refer incoming telephone calls (may include phone triage when needed)
Required Skills:
- Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing: Associate's Degree in Nursing or higher is required
- Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state which you practice and/or hold an active Compact/Multi-State RN license
- A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required
- Minimum of 1 year of recent acute care experience required
Additional Benefits:
- Relocation: Over 250 miles = $5k/250-50 miles = $2.5k
- Sign-On Bonus: Up to $20,000 depending on expereince