Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) - Ballwin, MO

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Job Description

Deliver exceptional nursing care as part of a dynamic Medical-Surgical team. This role supports a busy inpatient neuro-medical-surgical unit for a 13-week contract, focusing on post-trauma, post-surgical, and complex medical patients. The night shift schedule is 7:00 pm to 7:30 am, with guaranteed hours of 36 or 48 per week as agreed upon. Every other weekend may be required, with no on-call expectations. Orientation is held during day shifts and full attendance for the entire week is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilize the nursing process in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for a diverse patient population.
• Collaborate with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort.
• Maintain professional accountability for all aspects of direct patient care.
• Oversee and evaluate care provided by other healthcare staff.
• Uphold patient rights, confidentiality, and safety standards at all times.
• Maintain compliance with established protocols, Nurse Practice Act, and regulatory guidelines.
• Flexibly float to similar or lower acuity units as needed.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license eligible for or issued by Missouri.
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute inpatient Medical-Surgical experience required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required.
• ACLS certification from AHA preferred.
• Experience with neuro patients preferred.
• Proficiency in EPIC electronic medical records system is a plus.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist with patient mobility; must meet specific physical demands, including the ability to lift and turn patients with assistance.

Additional Details:

• Scrub color: Black (strictly enforced).
• Applicants must comply with facility flu vaccination policies (Nov 1April 1); declinations are not accepted without approved exemption.
• Professional, patient-centered work environment in an award-winning hospital committed to excellence in trauma, stroke, cardiac, and specialty care.

Advance your clinical practice in an environment that values compassion and expertise. Apply today to secure your spot for this contract opportunity!