Travel Nurse RN - Emergency Room (ER) / Trauma - $1,670 per week in Duluth, GA

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). The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, providing comprehensive nursing care to patients admitted from the Emergency Department, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), or direct admissions.

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Acute Surgical Unit

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Registered Nurse for an Acute Surgical Unit at a prominent facility in Duluth, Georgia. This fast-paced unit specializes in the care of post-surgical and medical-surgical patients, managing a high volume of admissions, discharges, and transfers daily.

The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, providing comprehensive nursing care to patients admitted from the Emergency Department, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), or direct admissions. An Admission, Discharge, Transfer (ADT) nurse is on staff to support efficient patient flow and optimize unit operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to a diverse population of acute surgical and medical-surgical patients.
• Manage a high volume of patient admissions, discharges, and transfers efficiently and safely.
• Collaborate effectively with the interdisciplinary team, including the ADT nurse, to ensure seamless patient transitions and optimal unit flow.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, develop individualized care plans, and implement nursing interventions.
• Administer medications, monitor patient responses, and document all aspects of patient care accurately.
• Educate patients and their families on post-operative care, discharge instructions, and health maintenance.
• Respond to emergent situations and provide critical care as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience within an Acute Surgical or Medical-Surgical specialty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Proficiency with Cerner electronic medical record (EMR) system.

Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in acute surgical and medical-surgical nursing care.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to fluctuating patient census and acuity levels.
• Proficiency in patient assessment, medication administration, and wound care.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Hours: 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Shift Duration: 12-hour shifts
• Days per Week: 3 days per week; schedule varies and may include weekend rotations.
• Call Requirements: 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).
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: October 26, 2026 - January 23, 2027

Licensing Requirements

• Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).