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

Step into a dynamic setting as a MedSurg/Tele RN in a nationally recognized teaching and Level 1 Trauma hospital. This contract opportunity offers the chance to work with a dedicated team on a 30-bed unit caring for patients with complex cardiac diagnoses, including CHF, COPD, and various forms of acute coronary syndromes.

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts: 7A-7P or 7P-7A
• Weekend rotation: 5-6 weekend shifts per 6-week period
• Holiday commitment: One shift for each major holiday (Thanksgiving/Christmas/New Year)
• No call required

Qualifications:

• Active RN license, BLS, and BCR certifications required; ACLS and Med-Surg national certification preferred
• Minimum of 2 years recent Med/Tele RN experience
• Open to first-time travelers
• Strong clinical assessment, cardiac monitoring, and med-surg skills, confident with Level 1 Trauma hospital demands
• Proficiency in trach care, chest tube management, IV starts, central line care, wound and post-op monitoring
• Familiarity with glucommander, insulin and heparin drips, as well as titrating HR drips (not BP drips)
• Experience with discharge planning and patient education, particularly for renal or fluid management needs

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage care for post/pre-cardiac and step-down ICU patients
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and engage in effective care coordination
• Perform discharge planning and thorough patient education
• Utilize EPIC EMR, Alaris pumps, Pyxis, and Philips monitors
• Flexible floating to other Med-Surg telemetry units as needed

Department & Facility Support:

• 24/7 access to RT, hospitalists, and intensivists
• Unit secretaries, CNAs, discharge/resource nurses, and a central telemetry monitoring unit
• One-day facility orientation and two days of departmental training

Perks:

• Free campus parking
• Team-oriented, fast-paced unit culture
• Supportive management environment

Showcase your skills in a collaborative, high-acuity environment. Apply today to make a difference in a top-tier hospital setting!