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 leading acute care hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves providing specialized nursing care to patients with a wide range of acute gastrointestinal conditions.
The successful candidate will be responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, ensuring optimal patient outcomes within a fast-paced and supportive environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced RN seeking a challenging and rewarding travel assignment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing interventions.
- Administer medications and treatments accurately and safely, monitoring for efficacy and adverse reactions.
- Monitor and interpret patient vital signs, laboratory results, and other diagnostic data, reporting changes to the medical team.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other interdisciplinary team members to develop and modify patient care plans.
- Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment plans, medication management, and discharge instructions.
- Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation of all patient care activities in the electronic health record.
- Ensure a safe patient environment and adhere to all hospital policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Minimum of 2 years of recent experience as an RN in an Acute GI Medicine Unit or similar acute care setting.
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Georgia.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficient in clinical assessment and critical thinking for acute GI patient populations.
- Competency in medication administration and IV therapy.
- Strong electronic health record (EHR) documentation skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing patient needs in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated patient education and advocacy skills.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Night shift (NOC)
- Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
- Duration: 12-hour shifts
- Days per Week: 3 days per week
- Schedule: Varies, including weekend rotations
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: November 16, 2026
- End Date: February 13, 2027
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification.