Med Surg – RN

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Job ID: 876757

Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,951.27

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Albany, GA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts | Every Other Weekend | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary care nursing on a 14-bed Medical Surgical unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio; candidates must be comfortable managing this ratio
• Care for patients presenting with conditions including diabetes, CHF, COPD, GI bleed, renal failure, DVT, ETOH, wound care (including amputations and debridements), and post-surgical overflow
• Administer and monitor medications including Lasix, Bumex, and Heparin
• Work collaboratively with CNAs and LPNs as part of a primary care nursing model; float to acute care, cardiology, or the EC for acute care patient holds as needed
• NIHSS assessment required as part of patient care responsibilities
• Adhere to strict attendance, dress code, and infection control policies, including no artificial, shellac, or gel nails

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical experience required
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• Experience in a large, high-acuity, high-volume facility; Critical Access Hospital (CAH) experience does not meet this requirement
• Familiarity with monitored patients; strip reading not required
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP management

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a large, fast-paced acute care environment alongside a diverse clinical team including permanent staff, CNAs, and LPNs
• Gain experience managing a broad and complex patient population in a facility that prioritizes patient safety and quality of care

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