RN - Medical / Surgical (Seasonal) Per Diem Night

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Jupiter Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for a seasonal per diem position in Medical/Surgical nursing. Within nursing services, the RN is accountable and responsible for providing patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients. The RN plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care using a holistic perspective that considers patients’ physical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and functional status. The RN gathers assessment information, establishes a standard of care to meet identified patient outcomes, evaluates the effectiveness of care plans, and conducts ongoing assessments and reassessments to address changing patient needs. The RN follows established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures; maintains accurate documentation and adequate supplies; and understands the operation of equipment. The role also includes educating peers, patients, and families and supporting service excellence and a healing environment. Other duties may be assigned. This seasonal per diem position requires a minimum of three shifts per week between October 2026 and May 2027. The role requires completion of annual Joint Commission education, in-service, and health requirements, attendance at new employee orientation, participation in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program, and maintenance of required professional licenses and certifications. The work can be physically demanding and may involve working in a stressful environment while making sound decisions independently.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
At least two current years of RN experience in a hospital or acute care setting.
Work a minimum of three shifts per week between October 2026 and May 2027.
Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods.
Frequently assist with lifting patients and heavy equipment.
Ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds and carry or lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered nursing care to an assigned group of patients.
Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care using a holistic view of patient needs.
Collect assessment information, establish care to meet patient outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of nursing plans.
Conduct initial, ongoing, and reassessments to establish baselines and address changing patient needs.
Follow established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures.
Maintain accurate documentation and adequate supplies, and operate equipment knowledgeably.
Educate peers, patients, and their families.
Support service excellence and a healing environment.
Complete annual mandatory education, in-service, health, orientation, TB/PPD surveillance, and licensing or certification requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.