Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse (RN) | Bonaire, Georgia

Step into a dynamic medical-surgical/telemetry environment within a top-tier facility recognized as a Level 1 Trauma and teaching hospital. This contract opportunity offers the chance to provide expert care to a diverse patient population while working alongside an interdisciplinary team supported around the clock by hospitalists, intensivists, RTs, and a Central Telemetry Unit.

Schedule/Hours:

• 12-hour shifts: 7A–7P or 7P–7A
• Rotating weekends: 5–6 weekend shifts in a 6-week schedule
• Required to work one shift for each major holiday (Thanksgiving/Day after, 12/24 or 12/25, 12/31 or 1/1)
• No on-call requirement
• Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Qualifications:

• Active RN license
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience
• BLS certification required; ACLS and Medical-Surgical certification preferred
• Proficiency in EKG interpretation, with Basic Cardiac Rhythm exam required upon hire
• Skills in trach care, chest tube management, IV therapy, wound care, post-op monitoring, and telemetry
• Strong assessment skills and ability to manage acute and chronic medical conditions (heart failure, sepsis, kidney injury, cardiac procedures, diabetes)
• Comfortable floating to similar adult units

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, thorough nursing care to a 1:4–6 patient ratio
• Initiate and manage PIVs, central lines, and associated infusions (including insulin/heparin drips)
• Collaborate with care team on discharge planning, patient education, and interdisciplinary coordination—especially for renal patients
• Monitor and interpret telemetry; support cardiac, respiratory, and renal patients
• Document efficiently in EPIC EMR and utilize facility equipment (Pyxis, Alaris, Philips monitors)

Support & Environment:

• Dedicated CNAs, secretarial coverage, discharge and resource nurses
• 24/7 access to respiratory therapy, hospitalists, and critical care providers
• Free onsite parking and professionally unified team culture
• One-day facility and two-day departmental orientation

Advance your skills while providing attentive care in a fast-paced, team-oriented unit. Apply today to make an immediate impact in this acclaimed hospital environment!