Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical in Americus, GA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical
Location: Americus, GA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 17 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical

Location

Americus, GA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Hour Day Shifts | Every other weekend required | Holidays required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 36-bed acute care Medical Surgical unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 6:1
• Care for patients presenting with diagnoses including CHF, COPD, ESRD, pneumonia, renal failure, sickle cell crisis, AMS, sepsis, and post-operative orthopedic and bariatric surgery cases
• Monitor telemetry as required by unit protocols
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes using Meditech EMR
• Collaborate with hospitalists (available in-house 24/7), respiratory therapy, and ancillary support staff including nurse aides
• Float to other units occasionally as staffing needs require

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in a hospital Medical Surgical unit
• Current BLS certification (required)
• Ability to work every other weekend and required holidays
• Willingness to complete a 3-shift floor-specific orientation

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ACLS certification (preferred)
• Prior experience with Meditech EMR
• Experience with telemetry monitoring in an acute care setting

Why Join Us

• Work alongside a supportive care team that includes 24/7 hospitalist coverage and around-the-clock respiratory therapy
• Gain valuable experience across a diverse acute care patient population in a structured, well-supported unit environment