Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg to ICU Bridge (Full Time)

Job Description

SCHEDULE: 3-12hr shifts a week

Is it your career goal to become a Critical Care Nurse?

At Atlantic General Hospital, it is not just about being a Nurse. It is about being a leader of “care.givers” and part of a coordinated effort to provide the Right Care for patients in the Right Place. We are an organization on our journey to Pathway to Excellence. Being on the Pathway to Excellence means, we are committed to creating a positive practice environment, empowering and engaging our staff, and living the pathway standards: Leadership, Quality, Professional Development, Well-being, Safety, and Shared Decision-making.

Whether you grew up on the Eastern Shore or plan to relocate here, you’ll find the benefits for nurses at Atlantic General Hospital outstanding:

Opportunities for continuing education & professional development

Scholarship opportunities

Successful Mentor & Preceptor program

Annual Clinical Incentive Program

Clinical Ladder

Self-scheduling & holiday packages

Strong Shared Governance structure… and more

Atlantic General Hospital, a hospital on their journey to Pathway to Excellence, is currently hiring a Full-time Registered Nurse to join our Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit with the goal of transitioning to our Intensive Care Unit. Gaining vital, foundational knowledge on MedSurg is a crucial step in preparation for caring for the critically ill.

The Bridge program to ICU is designed to equip you with the skills that you need to become a successful and confident ICU nurse. You will spend your first year on our MedSurg floor and will be paired up with an ICU mentor upon hire. This mentorship will ensure you are building the skills and characteristics necessary to become an ICU nurse. You will complete a one-year Vizient Nurse Residency Program, a 6-week MedSurg Boot Camp, and 6 months of the ICU Gateway Residency Program. In this time, it is our goal to help new graduate and experienced nurses gain the knowledge and skill set required in caring for the diverse and high-acuity patient population of Atlantic General. After the 1-year Nurse Residency Program is completed, a transfer date will be determined.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have an active RN licensure and Healthcare Provider CPR certification. A Bachelors in Nursing (BSN) degree is required or must be obtained within 5 years from date of hire.

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spend for Medical & Dependent Care, Paid Life Insurance, Vol Life Insurance, Short Term disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Retirement with Company Match, Paid Time Off…. and more!