RN - Med Surg (Nights)

MedlinkHealth Anesthesia • Pittsfield, MA

5h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Medical-Surgical / Telemetry Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive direct nursing care to complex medical-surgical and telemetry-monitored inpatients. The role operates within patient ratios typically around 1:6 and requires flexibility to float across Medical-Surgical units as clinical census requires. Unit sizes range from 20 to 34 beds, varying by unit. Nurses may wear personal scrubs of any color, and the electronic health record system is Meditech Expanse.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent inpatient Medical-Surgical RN experience.
• Dedicated telemetry experience.
• Completion of a Basic Dysrhythmia course.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Active Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the AHA.
• Active National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation, rapid decision-making, excellent bedside manner, and effective communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Meditech Expanse EHR experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing physical assessments, develop individualized care plans, and administer prescribed medications and intravenous therapies.
• Interpret telemetry rhythms, recognize lethal cardiac dysrhythmias, and carry out immediate interventions according to established clinical protocols.
• Use NIHSS assessment protocols to evaluate and monitor stroke patients.
• Collaborate with attending physicians, hospitalists, case managers, and nursing support staff to coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Maintain accurate, real-time electronic health record documentation and follow patient safety and infection control protocols.
• Float across Medical-Surgical units as clinical census requires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed