Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $1,700 to $1,950 per week in Atlanta, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Atlanta, GA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $1,700 to $1,950 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Registered Nurse – Med Surg | Atlanta, GA | 13 Weeks Contract

Med Surg nursing is where strong clinical skills, quick thinking, and compassionate patient care come together. We’re looking for an experienced Registered Nurse – Med Surg to join a dedicated healthcare team in Atlanta, GA.

If you’re comfortable caring for diverse patient populations, juggling priorities like a pro, and keeping your patients at the center of everything you do, this could be your next great assignment.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical (RN – Med Surg)
• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Shift: Day Shift
• Schedule: 3×12
• Experience Required: 2 Years
• Weekly Pay: $1,700 to $1,950

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to adult Medical-Surgical patients
• Perform thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, pain levels, neurological status, and overall condition
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans
• Administer medications, IV therapies, blood products, and other prescribed treatments safely
• Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate concerns to physicians and the healthcare team
• Assist with procedures, treatments, admissions, transfers, and discharge activities
• Monitor IV lines, drains, wounds, catheters, and other clinical devices
• Provide wound care and other treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols
• Educate patients and families regarding medications, diagnoses, treatment plans, and discharge instructions
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, physical therapists, case managers, and other multidisciplinary team members
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, patient safety, HIPAA, and hospital policies
• Recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and emergency situations
• Advocate for patients while providing compassionate, evidence-based care

Qualifications

• Active Georgia Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Current BLS Certification required
• Current ACLS Certification preferred or required by facility
• Strong knowledge of Medical-Surgical nursing, medication administration, patient assessment, and clinical documentation
• Experience caring for patients with a variety of medical and post-surgical conditions
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR)
• Excellent communication, organizational, and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple patients in a fast-paced environment
• Strong commitment to patient safety and quality care