Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiology, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Electronic Medical Records, Emergency Care, Healthcare, MEDITECH, Medicine, Nursing, Patient Care, Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical Nursing, Telemetry
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical
LocationAlbany, GA
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 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