RN Medical Surgical
Job Description
This Medical-Surgical RN opportunity is based in Salem, VA at a 500+ bed acute care hospital that specializes in heart and vascular care through a designated Heart Center, as well as orthopedics and spine care, mental and behavioral health, and cancer care.
The role. As a Medical-Surgical RN, you will assess patient condition at admission and throughout each shift, promptly identifying and communicating changes in status to the care team. You will carry out provider-ordered procedures and monitoring, maintain thorough and timely documentation in the patient medical record, and administer prescribed medications while monitoring for therapeutic response and managing any unintended reactions. A meaningful part of this role involves patient and family education — translating complex medical terminology into clear, accessible language so patients, families, and caregivers fully understand diagnoses, treatment plans, medications, and follow-up care. Positions are available across multiple units, including Oncology and an Ortho Trauma unit, with opportunities to cross-train across acute care settings.
What we're looking for.
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure required
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
- Bachelors Degree, or Associate Degree REQUIRED
- Willingness to cross-train; acute care experience preferred but not required
Schedule. Full-time, mixed nights shift with rotating weekends.
Compensation. $31.70 - $31.70/hr plus $20,000 sign-on bonus
Meet Your Recruiter
Brent McKenzie
Franchise Partner (Southwest FL)
Brent McKenzie’s career in hospitality began at his family’s resort, where he learned the business from the ground up. From there, he moved into restaurants, starting as a dishwasher and working through every role a restaurant has to offer. Over 25 years, that hands-on experience grew into more than a decade of management, including opening several new businesses of varying sizes. He capped off his hospitality career running restaurant operations at a large luxury convention hotel. Along the way, he developed a sharp eye for talent: the ability to recognize who’s ready to perform on day one, and who has the potential to grow into something bigger.
When COVID reshaped the hospitality industry in 2020, Brent brought those same instincts into healthcare recruiting. Six years in, he’s built a reputation for taking the time to understand what each client actually needs, not just the job description, but the team dynamics, the culture, and the kind of person who’ll thrive there. For candidates, he’s the kind of recruiter who listens first. He wants to know where you’re trying to go in your career, what you’re looking for in your next role, and what would make a move worth making. That way, when he brings an opportunity to the table, it’s one worth considering.
Brent is dedicated to seeing every search through. His attention to detail, persistence, and genuine interest in the people on both sides of the hire are what his clients and candidates come back for.