Registered Nurse (RN), Med-Surg | Renal Vascular

SHR Talent is partnering with a healthcare client in Gainesville, FL in its search for a Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Renal Vascular. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity offering eligibility for a $10,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. Both day shift (7:00 AM–7:00 PM) and night shift (7:00 PM–7:00 AM) opportunities are available. Candidates must live within a 60 minutes commuting distance of the Gainesville facility, and the position requires comfort working with a nurse-to-patient ratio of up to 7:1.

The Med-Surg Renal Vascular RN will provide comprehensive nursing care to adult patients with renal, vascular, medical, and complex acute care needs on a 45-bed unit within a 500 bed acute care hospital. The Registered Nurse will assess patient conditions, develop individualized plans of care, administer medications and treatments, monitor clinical progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to promote safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.

The ideal candidate is a reliable and patient-focused Registered Nurse with at least one year of professional nursing experience. Previous Medical-Surgical, Renal, Vascular, Nephrology, Telemetry, or acute care experience is preferred but not required. Candidates with RN experience in other clinical environments, including LTAC and Home Health, may also be considered, making this an excellent opportunity for experienced nurses interested in transitioning into an acute care Med-Surg environment.

Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments, collect and analyze clinical data, identify changes in patient condition, and communicate concerns to physicians and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Develop and implement individualized nursing plans of care while administering medications, procedures, treatments, and other interventions in accordance with physician orders and established clinical standards
• Provide high-quality nursing care to patients with renal, vascular, and other acute medical conditions while utilizing clinical judgment to identify potential complications and promote patient safety
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, procedures, treatments, and ongoing care while providing compassionate support throughout the patient's hospital stay
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing colleagues, case management, and other interdisciplinary healthcare professionals while maintaining accurate clinical documentation and ensuring effective utilization of time, supplies, and equipment

Qualifications:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN/ASN) or Registered Nurse Diploma required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Current Florida Registered Nurse (RN) license or approved Multistate/Compact RN license required; Compact license holders must obtain Florida RN licensure within 60 days of relocation
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association required prior to start
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment
• Minimum of 1 year of professional Registered Nurse experience required; candidates with experience in acute care, LTAC, Home Health, rehabilitation, or other applicable clinical settings may be considered
• Previous Medical-Surgical, Renal, Vascular, Nephrology, Telemetry, or acute care nursing experience preferred but not required
• Experience with patient assessment, medication administration, individualized care planning, electronic medical records (EMR), clinical documentation, and patient and family education preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, communication, organizational, time management, and patient education skills with the ability to independently prioritize multiple patient care needs
• Must be comfortable working within a fast-paced acute care hospital environment and managing a nurse-to-patient ratio of up to 7:1

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