RN - 19509850

University Of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

23h

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and qualified Registered Nurse to join the Med/Surg team. The role involves caring for patients across Med/Surg units, with assignments based on the nurse’s skillset. Higher-acuity patients are assigned to core staff. Units have telemetry capability, and patients are monitored across all units. Common diagnoses include general Med/Surg conditions, congestive heart failure, diabetes, post-surgical care, trauma, acute kidney injury, sickle cell anemia, and respiratory illnesses. Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:5 to 1:6 and are adjusted for higher-acuity patients.

The schedule consists of 12-hour shifts, either 7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM. Nurses work every other weekend or up to two weekends per month; higher weekend requirements may apply based on departmental needs. Holidays rotate with regular staff. There are no on-call or standby requirements. Orientation includes a comprehensive first day covering paperwork, system logins, and unit tours, followed by additional shifts with a preceptor. Nurses must wear solid-color, professional-looking scrubs.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of RN experience.
• At least 6 months of recent Level 1 trauma experience, or experience in a larger facility with 400 or more beds and a high volume of surgeries and high-acuity patients.
• Comfort with lines and chest tubes.
• Proficiency in EPIC charting; training will not be provided during orientation.
• BLS certification.
• Mandatory flu vaccination; medical accommodations may be requested with a note from an MD.
• Completion of the FBI fingerprint requirement, either in person or through a remote process.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of at least one travel assignment is highly preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients across Med/Surg units, with assignments based on skillset.
• Care for patients with a range of general Med/Surg, cardiac, diabetic, post-surgical, trauma, kidney, sickle cell, and respiratory conditions.
• Use EPIC for charting.
• Work scheduled 12-hour shifts, including the stated weekend and rotating holiday requirements.

What This Job Offers

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