Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical
Location
Albany, GA
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts (6:45 AM/PM – 7:15 AM/PM) | Onsite | 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, occasionally 1:6
- Monitor telemetry patients in coordination with a separate telemetry monitoring unit
- Collaborate with CNA support staff and utilize nurse aides, including sitter assignments as needed
- Float to acute care, cardiology, and the emergency department for acute care patient holds as required
- Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR system
- Participate in a one-week general orientation (including EMR training) and two-day floor-specific orientation
Required Qualifications
- Active RN licensure in good standing
- Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical experience
- At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
- BLS certification required (American Heart Association)
- NIHSS certification required (American Heart Association)
- Caribbean Blue scrubs required
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Meditech EMR system preferred but not required
- Familiarity with telemetry monitoring in a Medical Surgical setting
Why Join Us
- Work in a well-supported unit with CNA staffing assistance and a structured orientation program
- Albany, GA offers a welcoming community with convenient proximity to major cities and coastal destinations