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Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN Dayshift

$50 / hour

Overview

Critical Illness Recovery Hospital

Location: Greensboro, NC (5th floor of Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital)

 

Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN Dayshift

Hours: 7:00 am - 7:30 pm

 

Pay: $50.00 per hour

Competitive shift differentials for nights and weekends

 

Select Specialty Hospital Greensboro is a critical illness recovery hospital committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives – and Registered Nurses (RNs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

 

 

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

  • Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Registered Nurse (RN) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Minimum per diem requirement of 4 shifts in a 6-week period.
  • Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities.
  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

  • Receive admissions and/or transfers to the unit
  • Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment
  • Timely and accurate documentation using appropriate systems
  • Interpret assessment/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry
  • Ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately
  • Competence in Rapid Response and code events
  • Instruct and counsel patients/families
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Valid State RN License
  • BLS is required at hire.
  • ACLS is required at hire.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Clinical experience

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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