Registered Nurse - Medical / Surgical (M/S RN) - 26-09802

Registered Nurse – Medical / Surgical (M/S RN)

Location - Atlanta, GA

Duration - 6 Months

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse – Medical/Surgical (M/S RN) to join a hospital-based clinical team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of Medical/Surgical nursing experience and strong clinical skills in caring for a diverse patient population.

The M/S RN will provide comprehensive nursing care, monitor patient conditions, administer medications and treatments, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, and ensure accurate and timely documentation within EPIC.

Patient Population

The M/S RN may care for patients across multiple specialties, including:

• Urology
• Gynecology
• Orthopedics
• General Medicine
• Surgery
• Trauma
• ENT
• Vascular

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to Medical/Surgical patients throughout hospitalization.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments.
• Monitor vital signs, clinical status, and changes in patient condition.
• Recognize and respond promptly to changes in patient status.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, treatments, and other interventions according to physician orders and facility protocols.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative nursing care.
• Care for patients recovering from surgical procedures and trauma.
• Provide care for patients with urological, gynecological, orthopedic, ENT, vascular, and medical conditions.
• Monitor patients for complications and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Perform wound care and other nursing procedures within scope of practice.
• Assist with patient mobility, activities of daily living, and safety needs.
• Implement individualized nursing care plans.
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, treatment plans, procedures, discharge instructions, and ongoing care.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, technicians, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation in EPIC.
• Follow infection-control, patient-safety, medication-administration, and hospital policies.
• Participate in patient handoffs and maintain clear communication with the care team.
• Respond appropriately to urgent and emergency patient-care situations.
• Promote a safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care environment.

Required Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical/Surgical RN experience.
• Strong experience caring for adult medical and surgical patients.
• EPIC experience required.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Strong medication administration and patient-care skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced hospital environment.
• Flexibility to care for patients across multiple specialties.

Preferred Experience

Experience caring for patients in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Urology
• Gynecology
• Orthopedics
• General Medicine
• Surgery
• Trauma
• ENT
• Vascular

EMR Requirement

EPIC experience is required.

Candidates should clearly indicate their EPIC experience on their resume/profile, including the level of familiarity with the system where applicable.

Key Skills

• Medical/Surgical Nursing
• Patient Assessment
• Clinical Judgment
• Medication Administration
• IV Therapy
• Post-Operative Care
• Pre-Operative Care
• Wound Care
• Trauma Care
• Orthopedic Care
• Urological Care
• Gynecological Care
• ENT Care
• Vascular Care
• Patient & Family Education
• Care Planning
• Discharge Planning
• Infection Control
• Patient Safety
• EPIC EMR
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration