Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg - $2,552 per week in Albany, GA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Albany
Posted on: March 29, 2025

Job Description:

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified Med/Surg RN in Albany, Georgia, 31701 Pay Information $2,552 per week About The Position Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Job Specialty: Acute Care - Medical Surgical (Med Surg) Job Duration: 17 weeks Shift: 12-Hour Days Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty License: Yes, license to be submitted Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required (both must be American Heart Association certified) Must-Have: Experience with Meditech preferred but not required Job Description: - Work within a 44-bed unit with a staff of 40. - Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5, possibly 1:6 for both day and night shifts. - Collaborate with Nurse Aides (CNA's), who typically manage ratios of 1:8, generally up to 1:10, and serve as sitters when needed. - Handle telemonitoring, which is observed on a different unit. - Be prepared to float to all acute care and cardio units to manage medical patients or to an emergency care unit for acute care patient holds. - Required weekend availability every other week and flexibility for holidays as needed. - Adhere to the uniform policy with scrubs in Caribbean Blue. - Engage in a general orientation lasting 1 week, including EMR training, followed by 2 days of floor-specific orientation. - Access to various secure and reputable housing options in the area. - Note: A strict 75-mile radius rule applies for traveler's residency, verified via driver's license address. Please check availability for travel and accommodation in advance. 27112758EXPTEMP Job Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. As a travel nurse, you'll work in various healthcare settings, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations, medical procedures, and healthcare systems. This broadens your clinical skills and enhances your adaptability. If you enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or water sports, depending on the assignment location. In some assignments, travel nurses may have opportunities to participate in health education initiatives, promoting preventive care and wellness in the community. Working in various healthcare settings exposes you to different patient populations, diseases, and treatment methods. This exposure enhances your ability to adapt and learn, making you a more versatile and knowledgeable healthcare professional.

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