Job Title
Registered Nurse - Acute Cardiology (Med-Surg)
Job Summary
Join our dedicated nursing team in Atlanta, Georgia, on a specialized Acute Cardiology Unit (606A). This role is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking to provide high-quality care to patients with diverse cardiac conditions, including those post-procedure or requiring intensive monitoring.
As a key member of our healthcare team, you will utilize your expertise in a dynamic acute care setting. You will be responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, continuous monitoring, and collaborative care planning during 12-hour night shifts.
This is a 13-week contract opportunity, offering a challenging yet rewarding environment for nurses committed to excellence in cardiac care.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
- Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
- Monitor and interpret patient vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and other physiological data, reporting changes promptly.
- Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members to optimize patient care plans.
- Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medications, and discharge planning to promote continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate and thorough patient records in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 2 years of recent, acute care experience within an Acute Cardiology or Medical-Surgical setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and interpretation, including EKG.
- Competence in medication administration, including IV drips and titratable medications.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient, family, and team interaction.
- Ability to manage multiple patients and prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced acute care environment.
- Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Days per Week: 3 days per week
- Weekend Rotation: Required to work every other weekend.
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: July 6, 2026 – October 3, 2026
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.