Medical-Surgical Nurse (RN) - Midlothian, Virginia
Job Description
Job Description
Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years MS RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.
A registered nurse position is available on a 36-bed Medical-Surgical Oncology Unit focused on adult oncology patients. This role is ideal for experienced nurses ready to provide specialized care in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a contract opportunity starting April 20th, emphasizing high-quality patient care in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.
Location: Midlothian, VA, offers a wonderful blend of suburban comfort and proximity to urban amenities. The area features beautiful parks, diverse dining options, and vibrant community events, making it an excellent place for work and life balance.
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care.
- Administer medications safely and monitor patient responses.
- Coordinate care across hospital departments and ensure effective communication with patients and families.
- Float to Med/Surg/Telemetry units as needed.
- Serve as a patient advocate while collaborating with spiritual, palliative, and ethics teams.
- Manage care for patients with multi-system organ failure and complex cases.
- Utilize clinical judgement to respond to rapidly changing patient conditions.
- Engage in ongoing quality improvement and safety initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Current RN license in appropriate state or compact license.
- Minimum of 1 year RN experience; 6 months acute care preferred.
- Certification in BLS and NIH Stroke Scale required.
- Ability to pass an EKG exam at orientation.
- Comfortable working 12-hour night shifts, every other weekend, and major holidays.
- Experience working with oncology patients or in med/surg settings strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EPIC preferred).
Benefits & Perks:
- Flexible scheduling with 36-hour GTE shifts.
- Travel contract opportunity for nurses residing more than 50 miles away.
- Access to a study guide for the EKG exam.
- Supportive clinical environment with staff assistance.
- Participation in professional development and continuing education.
This is a contract role ideal for registered nurses seeking specialized oncology med/surg experience. Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius and be prepared for a fast-paced, patient-centered clinical environment. Interested applicants with the required credentials and experience are encouraged to apply promptly to secure this opportunity.