Registered Nurse - Surgical Intensive Care Unit - 36 hours per week - 12 hour Midnight shift

Position Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team on a 20-bed Surgical Step-Down/Cardiac Telemetry Unit. This unit specializes in providing care for patients transitioning from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) to a lower level of monitoring. Patients in this unit typically require advanced nursing interventions and continuous cardiac monitoring as they progress toward discharge.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care for surgical and cardiac patients.

• Perform continuous cardiac telemetry monitoring and interpret rhythms to ensure patient safety.

• Monitor and assess patients’ conditions, documenting changes and implementing interventions as needed.

• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in compliance with physician orders and hospital policies.

• Provide wound care, post-operative care, and education for surgical patients.

• Collaborate with physicians, specialists, and the multidisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans.

• Educate patients and families about treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions.

• Participate in daily rounds to discuss patient progress and transition planning.

• Contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient unit environment by adhering to infection control, safety, and quality standards.

• Absorb and assist with onboarding and mentoring new staff as needed.

• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and unit performance.

• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records using the electronic medical record (EMR) system.

• Ensure proper documentation of assessments, interventions, medications, and outcomes.

Education/Experience

• BSN preferred.

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

• Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary to formulate effective nursing care plans.

• Ability to perform a wide variety of professional nursing services.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and hospital personnel.

Certifications/Licenses

• Current licensure by the Michigan State Board of Nursing.

• Health care provider certification (BCLS).