Job Title
Registered Nurse - Acute GI Medicine Unit
Job Summary
This is a 13-week travel assignment for an experienced Registered Nurse to join an Acute GI Medicine Unit at a prominent acute care hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. The successful candidate will provide specialized nursing care to patients with a variety of gastrointestinal conditions, focusing on comprehensive assessment, intervention, and education.
Working night shifts, you will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes and a safe care environment. This role requires a commitment to patient-centered care and the ability to manage complex GI medical cases.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care plans for individuals 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 diagnostic tests, reporting changes to the medical team.
- Provide pre- and post-procedure care for various GI interventions.
- Educate patients and their families on disease processes, treatment plans, and self-care strategies.
- Maintain accurate and thorough electronic health records.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
- Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment for all patients.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent, direct experience as a Registered Nurse in an Acute GI Medicine Unit or similar acute care setting.
- Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of Atlanta, Georgia.
- Ability to commit to a 13-week night shift contract, including holiday requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in comprehensive patient assessment and critical thinking.
- Strong clinical skills in medication administration, IV insertion, and patient monitoring relevant to GI conditions.
- Ability to manage and monitor patients with various gastrointestinal disorders.
- Competence in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Adaptability and resilience to changing patient needs and unit demands.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Night Shift (NOC)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
- Days Per Week: 3 days
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: November 16, 2026 - February 13, 2027
- 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) during the contract period.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia or a compact state license with Georgia privileges.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.