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Med Shift Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Warehouse Lead

Houston, TX · On-site

$19/hr

We are seeking a motivated Warehouse lead to join our team in Houston TX, on med shift. Position available Sunday to Thursday 11:00am to 8:00pm. Land 'N' Sea Distributing is a full service, wholesale ...

Avery Village is looking for a full-Time Med Tech for 2nd shift (3pm-11pm) to help with the Med Cart and MED passes along with assisting the nursing staff as needed. Previous experience is a plus.

... on every shift! * No late nights, no early mornings! * Flexible Schedule! * Great Environment! * Career Path to Ownership! * The option to get paid daily! Plus, once you're eligible: * Medical ...

TerraBella Senior Living is looking for a Care/Medication Technician to join our community HeartFields at Cary 1st Shift Hours: 7A-3P The Care Giver/Med Tech role includes providing hands-on care ...

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1st Shift Med Tech

Cary, NC · On-site

$18 - $19/hr

TerraBella Senior Living is looking for a Care/Medication Technician to join our community HeartFields at Cary 1st Shift Hours: 7A-3P The Care Giver/Med Tech role includes providing hands-on care ...

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Med Tech 3rd Shift

Gainesville, GA · On-site

$18.50 - $19/hr

Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift. * Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of ...

Med Tech 1st Shift

Gainesville, GA · On-site

$18 - $18.50/hr

Counts all narcotics with another Medication Care Manager or Nurse each shift. * Maintains and cleans the Medication Room, med charts, treatment carts for neatness cleanliness, availability of ...

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How much do med shift jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for med shift in the United States is $35.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $22.60 and $43.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Med Shift vs Medical Assistant?

AspectMed ShiftMedical Assistant
CertificationsVaries; often no formal certification requiredCertified or registered in many cases
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, healthcare facilitiesDoctors' offices, clinics, outpatient settings
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with patient care, administrative tasks, shift managementPatient intake, vital signs, administrative duties

Med Shift roles typically involve managing or assisting during specific shifts in healthcare settings, often with less emphasis on direct patient care compared to Medical Assistants. Medical Assistants perform clinical and administrative tasks daily, often requiring certification. Both roles are essential in healthcare but differ mainly in scope and certification requirements.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Med Shift nurse?

To thrive as a Med Shift nurse, you need a solid background in medical-surgical nursing, medication administration, and patient care, typically supported by an active RN license and relevant clinical experience. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), automated medication dispensing systems, and hospital communication tools is essential. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to remain calm under pressure help Med Shift nurses excel in dynamic environments. These skills ensure safe medication management, effective patient monitoring, and high-quality care during critical hospital shifts.

What is a Med Shift?

Med Shift jobs typically refer to positions in the medical field that involve working non-standard or rotating shifts, such as evenings, nights, or weekends. These roles can include nurses, doctors, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals who provide care around the clock. Working Med Shift jobs often requires flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to manage irregular hours. Such shifts are essential in healthcare settings to ensure patients receive continuous care. Benefits can include shift differentials, which are additional pay incentives for working less desirable hours.

What are common challenges faced by Med Shift workers, and how can they be managed effectively?

Med Shift workers, such as nurses or medical staff on rotating or overnight shifts, often encounter challenges like sleep disruption, fatigue, and maintaining work-life balance due to irregular hours. Effective time management, establishing consistent sleep routines, and utilizing workplace wellness resources can help mitigate these issues. Collaboration and clear communication with team members are also crucial, as shift work often requires seamless handoffs and teamwork to ensure patient safety and care continuity.
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Infographic showing various Med Shift job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,307 per year, or $35.2 per hour.

New Graduate RN Residency Winter 2026

The Valley Hospital

Paramus, NJ • On-site

$45.52 - $56.90/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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The Valley Hospital rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 12 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Experience Required

No required work experience specified.

Minimum Education Required

CERT_VOCATIONAL

License(s) Required

No

Expected Start Date

07/23/2026

Compensation

$45.52 - $56.90 / Hourly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Shift

Rotating

Job Description

Winter 2026 New Graduate RN Residency Program (to begin early December 2026)

Deadline To Apply Is 12:00 PM Monday, August 17th, 2026.

Please apply only if you are a New Graduate RN with no prior RN/LPN work experience or have less than 6 months of LPN/RN experience.

Please be advised, due to a high volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each and every candidate.  You will only be contacted if we would like to invite you in for consideration.

We are ONLY considering BSN new graduates who graduated in May or August of 2026

The program requirements are as follows:

Only Applicants graduating with their Bachelor of Science in Nursing are being considered at this time.

A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required.

You must list your current GPA on your resume AND indicate your top two areas of preference in your cover letter.

Please note: Failure to submit a cover letter with your top two areas of interest and a resume that includes your GPA will result in your application not being considered.

The areas to choose from are listed as follows: 

Input the units that are taking residents for the cohort in this section. SEE BELOW SECTION.

Emergency Department - Emergency Department RNs will provide direct nursing care to a wide variety of patients' ages and clinical conditions, with Resident RNs primarily working in the adult Emergency Department. The ability to be flexible, efficient, and organized are important attributes to succeed in the role.

N4B Cardiac Intensive Care Unit - The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit RN provides a high level of medical and surgical nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients. Medical cardiac nursing includes care of patients post-STEMI, Cardiogenic Shock, high-risk post-cardiac interventional procedures, CHF, management of patients with IABP, Impella, ECMO, CRRT, Therapeutic Temperature Management Hypothermia therapy. Surgical cardiac nursing includes the care of patients post-open-heart surgery, CABG, Valve, Triple A, Thoracic Endovascular repair, Thoracic surgery, and Left Ventricular Assist Device. Vascular surgery such as TCAR, CEA, and management of post-partum Hypertension. Post-structural procedures, such as high-risk transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and mitral clip.

Float Pool - Float Pool RN will provide direct nursing care to a wide variety of patients on multiple Medical/Surgical units. The Float Pool RN ca be assigned to one unit at the start of each shift and assigned to another unit med shift. The ability to be flexible, efficient, and organized are important attributes to succeed in the role. The Float Pool RN acts as a patient advocate and uses a holistic approach to patient care delivery.

W4A/N4A - The Cardiac Telemetry RN will be assigned to both Cardiac Telemetry and Cardiac Stepdown. The cardiac telemetry RN will manage the care of post procedural patients (i.e. Post Cardiac Cath, Post pacemaker implant, post cardiac ablation), post cardiac surgery patients, post thoracic surgery patients, (i.e. post lobectomy), patients requiring cardiac medication infusions (i.e. Cardizem, heparin, milrinone infusion), and a variety of cardiac medical patients.

N5A Med Surg. Step Down - Step down Level of Care: Vents, Trachs, Post neurosurgery, stable neurology patients requiring closer monitoring. Post  Tenecteplase, post thrombectomy.

N5C ICU- will provide direct nursing care to a wide variety of critically ill patients within Critical Care.

N5B IMC- will provide direct nursing care to a wide variety of critically ill patients within Critical Care.

W6A Oncology - Oncology and Hematology including lymphoma, leukemia, solid tumors.  Chemotherapy, ITP patients, Palliative care.

N6A Neurology - Care of the neurology patients, post stroke, status epilepticus.

N7A Geriatrics/ Pulmonary - Focused on delivering expert care to geriatric patients with complex medical conditions, our unit specializes in:

NICHE geriatric care tailored to the unique needs of older adults

Pulmonary expertise in managing COPD, pneumonia, and other respiratory conditions

Cardiac care for heart failure, arrhythmias, and related cardiovascular issues

Women's and Children Services - Residents can be hired into one of the following Women's and Children areas: (Please indicate which one specific area of Women's & Children's from below that you are interested in)

NICU

All resident positions are for the NIGHT SHIFT ONLY! You will be hired onto the day shift for the beginning of your orientation and will be transitioned to the night shift at some point in the first six months.

Current American Heart Association BLS for the healthcare provider certification is required upon entering the program and it must be valid for a minimum of 3 months post the start date of the program.

You must successfully obtain a New Jersey Registered Nurse License (not just the license number) by at least two weeks before the residency start date to enter into the program.  Please note that license reciprocity from another state can take approximately 3 months to receive; therefore, it is strongly recommended that you take the NCLEX in New Jersey if you plan on working in New Jersey.

Related working clinical experience is a plus.

Job Location

The Valley Hospital-Paramus

Shift

Night (United States of America)

Benefits

Medical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)

Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)

Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit Plans

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)

6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended Illness

Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership Discount

Day Care Discounts for Various Daycare Facilities

Salary

Joining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.

Pay Range: $45.52 - $56.90 (per hour)

EEO Statement

Valley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

JR5837

Job Type

Full Time


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