TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified Other RN in Atlanta, Georgia, 30342!
Job Title
Registered Nurse - Acute GI Medicine
Job Summary
Join a dedicated team as a Registered Nurse on an Acute GI Medicine Unit at a prominent acute care hospital located in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients with acute gastrointestinal conditions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This is a dynamic environment requiring strong clinical judgment and a commitment to patient-centered care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation for patients on the Acute GI Medicine Unit.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, monitoring for efficacy and adverse reactions.
- Monitor and interpret patient vital signs, lab results, and other diagnostic data, adjusting care plans as needed.
- Accurately document all patient care activities, observations, and interventions in the electronic health record.
- Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment plans, and self-management strategies.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, adhering to all hospital policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in an Acute GI Medicine Unit or a closely related acute care specialty.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility location.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in acute gastrointestinal assessment and management.
- Competence in medication administration, IV insertion, and phlebotomy.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team environment.
- Proficiency with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
- Days per Week: 3 shifts per week.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotation: Not specified.
- Holiday Requirements: Must work two (2) major holidays (Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day) and one (1) minor holiday (The Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve) if scheduled during the contract period.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks.
- Assignment Dates: November 9, 2026 - February 6, 2027.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.