Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Albany, GA

Manage a diverse patient population including diabetic, CHF, COPD, GI bleed, renal failure, dialysis, post-surgical, wound care, DVT, and ETOH cases. Experience in a high-acuity, fast-paced, larger acute care facility (no Critical Access Hospital experience in lieu of this requirement).

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Albany, Georgia, 31701!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical

Location

Albany, GA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide primary care nursing on a 14-bed Medical Surgical unit with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Manage a diverse patient population including diabetic, CHF, COPD, GI bleed, renal failure, dialysis, post-surgical, wound care, DVT, and ETOH cases
• Administer and monitor medications including Lasix, Bumex, and Heparin
• Collaborate with CNAs, LPNs, and interdisciplinary staff to maintain patient safety and quality of care
• Float to acute care, cardiology, or the emergency department as needed to support patient holds
• Adhere to strict attendance policies and infection control standards, including nail policy compliance

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical nursing experience
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
• BLS certification required
• NIHSS certification required
• Experience in a high-acuity, fast-paced, larger acute care facility (no Critical Access Hospital experience in lieu of this requirement)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification preferred
• Experience with CPAP/BiPAP management
• Familiarity with monitored patients and cardiac telemetry in a Medical Surgical setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work at a large, high-acuity medical center with a dynamic and experienced care team
• Gain valuable travel nursing experience in a facility that prioritizes patient safety and quality outcomes