Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,852 per week in Jackson, MS

Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical Surgical Infectious Disease unit, including COVID-positive patients and med/surg overflow. Work on a well-supported unit with nurse aides, charge nurses, house supervisors, and dedicated unit educators and managers available to support staff.

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Jackson, Mississippi, 39272!

Job ID: 893072

Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,852.15

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical / Infectious Disease
Location

Jackson, MS | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Medical Surgical Infectious Disease unit, including COVID-positive patients and med/surg overflow
• Manage nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5, adjusting for higher acuity patients as needed
• Titrate drips including heparin; initiate amiodarone as ordered prior to patient transfer to cardiac unit
• Monitor patients using unit telemetry capabilities, coordinating with central monitor station as needed
• Manage respiratory support equipment including CPAP, BiPap, and high-flow oxygen in collaboration with respiratory therapy
• Float between medical surgical units within skillset as department needs require

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (or eligibility to practice in Mississippi)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Experience in a high-acuity, high-volume surgical environment; must be comfortable with lines and chest tubes
• Fingerprint background check required - in-person processing available in Mississippi (approximately 48-hour turnaround); remote processing requires approximately 10-14 days
• Must be available to work holiday coverage, including a rotation of major and minor holidays (details discussed during interview)
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible as a traveler; local candidates are also welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working in a large hospital setting with diverse surgical and high-acuity patient populations
• Familiarity with Epic EMR and Omnicell medication management systems
• Comfort with telemetry monitoring and strip interpretation
• Experience with infectious disease or COVID-positive patient populations

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with nurse aides, charge nurses, house supervisors, and dedicated unit educators and managers available to support staff
• Scheduling flexibility considered where possible, including block scheduling and weekend-focused arrangements for interested candidates