Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,966 per week in Albany, GA

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 17 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 year of experience required with 1 travel assignment License: Required Certifications: BLS (AHA), NIHSS Must-Have: Strict 75-mile radius from traveler's driver's license Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse in a Medical Surgical unit. Housing options are available that are gated, safe, and clean, with regular availability.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Medical Surgical Duration: 17 weeks Shift: 12H Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: 1 year of experience required with 1 travel assignment License: Required Certifications: BLS (AHA), NIHSS Must-Have: Strict 75-mile radius from traveler's driver's license Description: This position is for a Registered Nurse in a Medical Surgical unit. The role requires a minimum of 1 year of nursing experience. BLS and NIHSS certifications are mandatory, both must be from the American Heart Association. The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:5, possibly 1:6 for both days and nights. Electronic medical record experience with Meditech is preferred but not required. Nurse Aides are available, with a typical ratio of 1:8, generally 1:10. Shifts begin between 6:45 AM and 7:15 AM and are 12-hour shifts. Weekend work is required every other weekend. Holidays may be required as needed. The scrub color is Caribbean blue. Patients on telemetry are monitored in a different unit. Floating to all acute care and cardiovascular units may be required. There is a general orientation of 1 week, which includes training on the electronic medical record system. Floor-specific orientation will last 2 days. The position is in a facility serving a population of approximately 80,000. Housing options are available that are gated, safe, and clean, with regular availability. There are hotels in the area with special rates for traveling staff.