RN Surgical PRN

About this unit

5 Surgical is a 24-bed unit with all private rooms. We primarily care surgical and trauma patients, these surgeries include bariatric, general, trauma and gynecological patients. Although our focus is surgical and trauma related, we also care for patients with medical conditions as well. We are equipped to monitor up to 8 patients on portable telemetry monitors. The Surgical Unit is a wonderful place to advance in your nursing skills to include critical thinking, time management, assessment, and patient satisfaction. We are a talented and engaged team that is focused on patient safety and have maintained high-quality scores. Trenton is a Magnet Designated hospital with Level Two Trauma, and Stroke Certification. We are proud of the commitment in shared governance as it has strengthened the relationship between staff and our leadership team.

Corewell Health Trenton Hospital

Corewell Health Trenton Hospital is a 193-bed, acute care teaching hospital that sponsors nine university-affiliated residency programs. This Magnet®-designated facility provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for its patients and is one of four recipients of the Truven Health Advantage Award in the category of Health and Clinical Outcomes. Here, you’ll find the only verified Level II trauma center in the region; nationally recognized heart, vascular and pulmonary specialties; a wide array of surgical services, including minimally invasive robotic procedures and orthopedic and neurosurgery services; and comprehensive women’s health services ranging from gynecological to advanced breast care.

Scope of Work

The clinical nurse, under the ANA scope of practice utilizes the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles. The Clinical Nurse provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Corewell Health policies and procedures.

How we will care for you, while you care for our patients 

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here. 

• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv 

• Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more! 

• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance 

• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings 

• Free onsite parking (OPTIONAL) 

Qualifications 

• Associates in Nursing Required 

• Bachelors in Nursing Required within 5 years 

• Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination. 

• MI Registered Nurse (RN) Required 

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required upon hire from one of the following organizations - American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Canadian Heart and Stroke.

• AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Required within 6 months 

• Specialty Certification highly recommended within 2 years 

• 1 year of experience as an RN in the ICU Preferred 

Primary Location

SITE - Trenton Hospital - 5450 Fort St - Trenton

Department Name

Nursing Surgical Unit - Trenton

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Weekly Scheduled Hours

12

Hours of Work

7p-7a

Days Worked

3

Weekend Frequency

Variable weekends