Job Title
Registered Nurse - Outpatient Surgery
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for a 13-week contract assignment at a busy outpatient center in Duluth, Georgia. This role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients undergoing various surgical procedures in an ambulatory setting.
The successful candidate will be responsible for pre-operative assessment, intra-operative support (as needed), and post-operative recovery care, ensuring patient safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes. This position requires a strong focus on patient education and collaboration within a multidisciplinary surgical team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough pre-operative assessments, including medical history review, vital sign monitoring, and patient preparation.
- Provide direct patient care during the perioperative phase, adhering to established protocols and standards.
- Administer medications safely and accurately, monitoring for efficacy and adverse reactions.
- Monitor patients closely during recovery, managing pain, nausea, and other post-operative symptoms.
- Educate patients and their families on post-operative care instructions, medication management, and potential complications.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient care activities.
- Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Adhere to all infection control policies and safety regulations.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent experience in an outpatient surgery or acute care surgical setting.
- Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility.
Preferred Qualifications
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in pre-operative and post-operative patient assessment and care.
- Strong intravenous (IV) insertion and medication administration skills.
- Competency in monitoring vital signs and interpreting physiological data.
- Ability to manage surgical drains, wound care, and pain management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient and family education.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative healthcare team.
- Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) systems.
Shift Details
- Shift Hours: 6:45 AM - 5:15 PM (10.5-hour shifts)
- Days per Week: 5 days
- Work Days: Monday - Friday
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
- Holiday Expectations: 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: November 16, 2026 - February 13, 2027
Licensing Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Georgia.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).