Registered Nurse Medical Surgical - Night Shift
Job Summary
The Medical-Surgical RN is responsible for providing safe, evidence-based nursing care to adult and geriatric patients by assessing, treating, monitoring, educating, and documenting patient care while maintaining competency in clinical skills, emergency response, specialized equipment, and electronic medical records in accordance with military treatment facility and Joint Commission standards. The role also includes collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, supporting quality improvement and patient safety initiatives, precepting new staff, maintaining required certifications and competencies, and adapting to unit needs, including floating and participation in readiness and customer service activities.
Required Qualifications
Education: Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited school of Nursing or Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited school of Nursing
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); preferred
Licenses: RN with a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a professional nurse from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain required RN skills, complete competency checklists, and demonstrate knowledge of medical-surgical nursing practices, standards, and procedures.
Strong patient assessment and clinical care skills - Ability to assess adult and geriatric patients, recognize changes in condition, develop and implement nursing care plans, administer treatments, and provide safe patient-centered care.
Emergency and critical care response abilities - Ability to respond quickly to life-threatening situations such as cardiac/respiratory arrest, hemorrhage, shock, and trauma; participate in Rapid Response Team and Code Blue events.
Medication administration and technical nursing skills - Proficiency in administering medications, managing IV therapy, blood products, PCA pumps, epidural infusions, wound care, and operating specialized medical equipment.
Communication, documentation, and teamwork skills - Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams; provide education, collaborate with providers, and maintain accurate electronic medical records.
Additional Role Details
Additional role details will be shared during the interview process.
Work Environment & Schedule
On site at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, Maryland.
Night shift: 6:45pm to 7:15am.
Weekend rotation required; one weekend per month.
12 hour shifts, 36 hours per week, no over time.
Paid holidays.
Physical Requirements
The position requires the physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, transfer, and reposition patients throughout extended shifts while safely operating medical equipment and performing direct patient care. The RN must also have the stamina, manual dexterity, visual and auditory acuity, and ability to respond quickly to emergencies, including performing CPR and participating in rapid response and resuscitation efforts.
Compensation & Benefits
Up to $60.50 per hour + H&W
About the Role
Decypher is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce (M/F/D/V).