Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse

Position Summary

Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse Opportunities | Baptist Health

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

At Baptist Health, Medical/Surgical nurses are at the heart of patient care. Whether you're an experienced RN or looking to grow your skills in a dynamic environment, our Med/Surg teams provide the opportunity to care for diverse patient populations while building a strong clinical foundation and advancing your career.

We're hiring Registered Nurses across multiple specialties, including:

• CV Telemetry
• Orthopedics & Spine
• Oncology
• Neurosciences & Neurosurgery
• Observation Units
• General Medical/Surgical Units
• And many more specialty areas across our health system

Baptist Health is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system serving communities across Central Alabama. With five hospital locations throughout Central Alabama and a variety of scheduling options, we'll work with you to find the right unit, shift, and team that aligns with your experience, goals, and lifestyle.

Why Choose Baptist Health?

As part of Alabama's largest healthcare network and now a member of the Orlando Health family, we're committed to supporting our nurses both professionally and personally.

Benefits Starting Day One

• Student loan repayment assistance
• Relocation assistance may be avaliable for approved units and specialties
• Tuition reimbursement and career development programs
• Backup childcare, elder care, and pet care support
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans
• Employee wellness resources
• Generous paid time off
• And much more
• A Career with Purpose

A New Day in Healthcare

Baptist Health is now part of Orlando Health, creating even more opportunities for our nurses. Together, we're building a stronger healthcare future by combining Baptist Health's trusted local legacy with Orlando Health's nationally recognized resources, innovation, and clinical excellence.

Find Your Perfect Fit

Whether you're passionate about telemetry, orthopedics, oncology, neuroscience, or general medical/surgical nursing, there's a place for you here.

Let's find the unit that's right for you. Apply today or connect with our nursing recruitment team to learn more about opportunities across Baptist Health.

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities for Med/Surg RNs Include, But Not Limited To:

• Delivers expert care for high-acuity patients, performing complex assessments and rapid clinical interventions.
• Anticipates and responds to changing conditions using data-driven, evidence-based judgment.
• Operates and interprets advanced monitoring equipment, including ICP, CVP, PA pressures, cardiac monitors, and ventilators.
• Recognizes critical changes and initiates emergency actions or notifies physicians promptly.
• Develops, updates, and evaluates individualized care plans.
• Advocates for patients and families while providing culturally sensitive, age-appropriate care.
• Serves as preceptor, charge nurse, educator, or clinical resource as needed.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support effective unit function.
• Coordinates and delegates patient care appropriately.
• Documents assessments, treatments, medications, and education accurately and per regulatory standards.
• Demonstrates competency in all required nursing skills and equipment.
• Prioritizes care, resolves problems, and communicates essential patient information clearly.
• Supports onboarding of new staff and students.
• Maintains compliance with attendance and organizational policies.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
• Meets all mandatory, developmental, and performance competency requirements for Baptist Health/Orlando Health and unit/department.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current State of Alabama RN license or valid eNLC multistate RN license
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.
• ACLS, NRP, PALS, TNCC are required for certain areas.
• NRP required for Neonatal Intensive care Unit (NICU).

Experience

• 0 -1 year experience required unless approved by AVP level or above.