RN - Med Surg

Details

Client Name
Augusta Health - Main Campus

Job Type
Travel

Offering
Nursing

Profession
RN

Specialty
Med Surg

Job ID
38744243

Job Title
RN - Med Surg

Weekly Pay
$2166.84


Shift Details

Shift
12-Hour NOC

Scheduled Hours
36


Job Order Details

Start Date
12/14/2026

End Date
06/14/2027

Duration
26 Week(s)

Required Certifications for Submittal
Primary Source Verification


Job Description
Job Opportunity

Position Overview

This position involves working on a night shift, specifically a 3x12-hour schedule from 19:00 to 07:00. Please note that floating to other units is expected at times, and confirmation of this conversation with the traveler is required before finalization.

Unit Description

The role is located in a fast-paced inpatient surgical unit requiring previous surgical experience. You will be providing care for med-surge overflow patients, including pediatric surgical patients aged 12 and older, depending on the surgical procedure. The unit handles a variety of surgical cases such as general surgery, abdominal surgery, urological surgery, orthopedic surgery, hysterectomy, mastectomy, spine surgery, and bariatric surgery.

Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 2 years required.
• First-timers: Accepted.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend.
• Certifications Required: BLS.
• Local Candidates: Not accepted; candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility.
• Pending License: Not accepted.
• RTO Policy: If one holiday falls in the assignment, expect to work it; if two holidays, expect to work one; if three, expect to work two.

Unit Details

• Patient Ratios: 6 patients per nurse for both day and night shifts.
• Patient Age Groups: Adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
• Daily Census: Approximately 18 patients.
• Number of Beds: 24.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous charge experience is preferred.
• Experience with charting systems, particularly Meditech, is preferred.
• Ability to manage various patient care processes such as:



• Accessing and managing ports
• Blood product administration
• Caring for central lines, chest tubes, colostomies, and feeding tubes
• Telemetry - remote monitoring
• Wound care and management

Compliance and Health Policies

• COVID-19 vaccine is not required, but the flu vaccine is mandatory with medical or religious exemptions only.
• A zero-tolerance policy for THC is enforced.
• Completion of fit testing is required; candidates must comply with shaving requirements unless an exemption is documented by an approved provider.

Additional Information

This role includes interdisciplinary support from various departments such as physical therapy, respiratory services, and social services. Orientation begins every other Monday, and there is an emphasis on flexibility within scheduling for allied health professions. Candidates should be prepared for an engaging and dynamic work environment focused on surgical care.

Location

City, State: Augusta, VA

Client Details

Address
78 Medical Center Dr

City
Fishersville

State
VA

Zip Code
22939