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

Malone Healthcare

  • Jackson, MS
  • 4 days ago
  • $1,852

Highlights

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationJackson, MS
Salary$1,852

Description

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


Job ID 893072

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