Registered Nurse Respiratory – Corpus Christi, Tx – Sign on $10,000.00 – Relocation $5,000.00

RN, Registered Nurse - Med/Surg Respiratory

POSITION TYPE: Registered Nurse (RN)

SPECIALTY UNIT: Medical/Surgical

LOCATION: Corpus Christi, Tx

SHIFT: Days and nights

JOB TYPE: Full-Time Permanent

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) prepares equipment and assists physician during examinations and treatments. The Registered Nurse (RN) administers prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, and monitors patient vital signs. The Registered Nurse (RN) observes and maintains records on patient care, condition, reaction, and progress.

The Registered Nurse (RN) participates as primary nurse, associate nurse, a team member or team leader in the planning and implementing of patient care. The Registered Nurse (RN) directs and assists in carrying out safe aseptic technique and procedures. The Registered Nurse (RN) offers leadership and direction to all support staff within department.

The Med/Surg Respiratory unit is a 36-bed unit that provides exceptional care for patients with chest tubes, tracheostomies, laryngectomies, post-op care for various conditions, infections, COPD, pneumonia and other respiratory disorders. We also care for general medical surgical patients. The mix of patients on this floor make it a great starting point for nurses in our Residency Program and for nurses who wish to become Certified in Medical Surgical Nursing and work at the top of their license with this population of rewarding and challenging patients. Our team has transitioned into our state of the art hospital where we have a brand new unit.

Job Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Direct Deposit
• 401K
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Employee discount program
• Excellent room for growth and advancement



Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Able to assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• One-year experience in nursing preferred.
• Current Texas State RN License
• CPR (American Heart Association)