Registered Nurse (RN) - OR/Med Surg

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - OR/Med Surg

Pay Range - $80k-$90K

Location: Charleston, SC

Job Type: Long Term Opportunity

Shift:

• Operating Room - M-F 8am-5pm
• Med Surg - Flexibility to work 3 12's or 4 8's - day and night shifts available

General Overview:

We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team in the Operating Room (OR) and Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) units. As an integral member of our healthcare team, the OR/Med-Surg RN will provide comprehensive care to our nation's Veterans, ensuring they receive high-quality, patient-centered care. This role requires versatility, excellent clinical judgment, and the ability to work in both surgical and general patient care environments.

Essential Functions:

Operating Room (OR) Duties:

• Prepare patients for surgery, ensuring that all necessary pre-operative instructions and protocols are followed.
• Assist surgeons and other healthcare professionals during surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and smooth operations.
• Monitor patients during surgery, including anesthesia, vitals, and overall status.
• Perform post-operative care, including wound care, monitoring for complications, and pain management.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of patient care and surgical procedures.

• Provide care for post-operative patients and those admitted for a variety of medical conditions.
• Assess and monitor patient condition, perform ongoing assessments, and develop individualized care plans.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, and other treatments as prescribed by the physician.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, recovery expectations, and follow-up care.
• Utilize critical thinking skills to identify changes in patient status and intervene appropriately.
• Ensure the delivery of safe, efficient, and effective nursing care.

Job Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• Licensure: Current and unrestricted RN license in any U.S. state.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS certification required. Additional certifications in perioperative nursing (e.g., CNOR) or medical-surgical nursing (e.g., CMSRN) are preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of OR and/or Med-Surg nursing experience preferred.
• Strong clinical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Once you have been a Full Time contract employee of Medix for 30 days, you become eligible for our Benefits Program. Should you elect to enroll, there are three levels of medical coverage to choose from, supplemental dental plans and term plans as well as the option to enroll your spouse and/or children. You can select the best combination that best suits your needs.

As a contract employee with Medix, you can choose to enroll in our Benefits Program during your eligibility period and enjoy:

• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid time off benefits available
• Doctor visits with inexpensive co-pay
• Limited Outpatient Care
• Limited Accident Coverage
• Prescription Programs
• Dental Plan
• Vision Discount Program
• Term Life Insurance Plans