RN Med Surg

Cooperidge Consulting Firm is seeking an RN Med Surg for a top Healthcare client.

This core position delivers direct, high-quality patient care on a Medical-Surgical unit, managing a diverse caseload of patients with various acute and chronic illnesses. The role requires strong clinical assessment skills, critical thinking, and decisive judgment to coordinate and implement individualized care plans within a fast-paced environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct, comprehensive nursing care to assigned medical-surgical patients, adhering to established protocols.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, interpret clinical data, and report changes in patient condition promptly to the care team.
• Implement physician orders by administering medications and treatments accurately and safely.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and ancillary staff to coordinate all aspects of patient care.
• Educate patients and families on health management, discharge instructions, and recovery strategies.
• Maintain accurate, concise, and timely documentation of all patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the EHR.
• Utilize critical thinking and decisive judgment to prioritize and manage patient workload with minimal supervision.

Education

• Nursing Diploma or Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year of recent RN experience is required.
• Candidates with experience in Long-Term Acute Care (LTACH) and Home Health settings are encouraged to apply.

Certifications/Licenses

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida or a compact state is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (American Heart Association or Red Cross) is required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is preferred; required within six (6) months of hire.

Skills

• Demonstrated critical thinking and decisive judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service abilities, including effective listening and professional communication.
• Physical ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, and lifting of patients and/or equipment up to 50 pounds.

• Competitive pay with opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off — vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment.