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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