RN - MS/Tele

Details

Client Name
University of Mississippi Medical Center

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
MS/Tele

Job ID
38504492

Weekly Pay
$1936.91


Shift Details

Shift
3X12 Days

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
10/26/2026

End Date
01/25/2027

Duration
13 Week(s)


Job Description
Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Overview

This position is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in a Medical Surgical Unit, focusing on providing exceptional patient care within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Shift Details

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Days: Day shifts available
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Unit Information

The Medical Surgical Unit consists of multiple sub-units, including:

• 2 West: 13 beds
• 6 West: 14 beds
• 7 South: 12 beds
• 4 Wiser: 30 beds
• 5 Wiser: 25 beds

Nurse-to-patient ratios generally vary from 1:5 to 1:6, adjusting for higher acuity patients as necessary.

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will be responsible for providing patient care that includes:

• Administering medications and treatments as prescribed
• Monitoring patient health status and responding to changes
• Titrating heparin drips and managing chest tubes
• Collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Operating with proficiency in EPIC electronic charting

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
• At least 6 months of recent Level 1 trauma experience or equivalent experience in a large facility (400+ beds)
• Proficiency in EPIC charting required; training will not be provided during orientation
• At least 1 completed travel assignment is highly preferred
• Required certifications include Basic Life Support (BLS); ACLS certification is required for charge RN positions

Additional Requirements

• FLU vaccination is mandatory; medical accommodations require a physician's note
• FBI fingerprint requirement must be completed either in-person or remotely prior to start

Unit Characteristics

• All units have telemetry capability; patients are monitored continuously
• Nursing staff includes a blend of RNs and nurse aides
• Respiratory therapy support is available for equipment such as CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow oxygen
• Management support is on-site during business hours with an Adult House Supervisor available on weekends

Scheduling

• Standard requirement includes working every other weekend or two weekends per month
• No self-scheduling; travelers are expected to fill scheduling gaps
• Rotational holiday requirements align with regular staff
• Floating among Medical Surgical units is expected, with higher acuity patients assigned to core staff

Dress Code

Scrubs of any solid color that are professional in appearance are required.

Orientation

The orientation process will include:

• Completion of all necessary paperwork and attestations
• Familiarization with unit logistics and patient care documentation systems
• Two additional shifts working with a preceptor to integrate into the unit

Client Details

Address
2500 North State Street

City
Jackson

State
MS

Zip Code
39216