Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Stockbridge, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg unit providing care to adult and geriatric patients, requiring a GA or compact RN license and at least 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Medical-Surgical unit
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics with medical and surgical diagnoses such as appendicitis, cholecystitis, small bowel obstruction, pneumonia, COPD exacerbation, sepsis, hypertension, diabetes, prostatectomy, and bowel surgeries
• Handles specialized equipment including NGT, chest tubes, feeding tubes, and wound vacs
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6 with a 34-bed unit and average daily census of 27
• Uses Epic for charting, Pyxis for medication, and SBAR communication
• Day shifts available (3x12 hours, 7:00-19:00), with every other weekend required
• Floating required within the facility
• No on-call responsibilities
• Primary responsibilities include caring for a range of medical and post-surgical patients utilizing advanced clinical skills and equipment
• Travelers may be floated within the facility based on staffing needs
• First time travelers are accepted
• Scrub color required is navy blue
• Maximum of 7 days RTO allowed; no RTO permitted during the first week of assignment
• Full compliance with pre-employment requirements is mandatory to start on time, with a 2-week delay if not compliant
• If one major holiday falls within assignment, holiday coverage is required; if two, both holidays are required; if three, two holidays must be worked
• Locals are accepted at the same rate
• No blocked scheduling is permitted
• Travel pairs are not permitted to be assigned the same shift on the same unit

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Minimum of 2 years recent Med/Surg nursing experience
• Current certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Experience with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Ability to use Epic, Pyxis, and SBAR systems
• References from two supervisory sources (manager or above) required for consideration
• Perm/PRN staff must be away from all Piedmont facilities for at least 1 year to return as traveler
• Return travelers unable to return to one facility must complete a successful assignment outside of Piedmont before rebooking at a new location

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts