TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Albany, Georgia, 31701!
Job ID: 878617
Estimated Weekly Gross: $1,962.69
Job TitleRegistered Nurse - Medical Surgical
LocationAlbany, GA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays As Needed
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 44-bed Medical Surgical unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5, with the possibility of 1:6
- Monitor telemetry patients in coordination with a separate monitoring unit
- Float as needed to acute care, cardiology, and the emergency department for acute care patient holds
- Document and manage patient records using Meditech EMR
- Collaborate with CNA support staff and work alongside nurse aides assigned at ratios of approximately 1:8-1:10
Required Qualifications- Active RN licensure in good standing
- Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience
- At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
- BLS certification required (American Heart Association)
- NIHSS certification required (American Heart Association)
- Must reside at least 75 miles from the facility (as indicated on a valid driver's license) to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience with Meditech EMR preferred but not required
- Familiarity with telemetry monitoring in a Medical Surgical setting
- Experience floating across acute care and cardiology units
Why Join Us- Structured onboarding includes one week of general orientation with EMR training, plus two days of floor-specific orientation to set you up for success
- Albany, GA offers a welcoming community of approximately 80,000 residents and is conveniently located within driving distance of Atlanta, Tallahassee, and Florida Gulf Coast beaches