Med Surg RN
Americus, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Med/Surg RN for a night shift acute care position requiring GA or compact RN licensure and prior hospital med/surg experience.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit with 36 beds
• Night shift, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts
• RN/LPN to patient ratio of 6:1, CNA ratio of 12:1
• EMR: MEDITECH
• Telemetry monitoring used, though nurses do not read strips
• Hospitalist in house 24/7 and RT coverage 24/7
• PICC team available for consultation as needed, no dedicated IV team
• Charge nurse and nurse aide support available on unit
• Occasional floating required
• Every other weekend required
• Common diagnoses include CHF, COPD, ESRD, pneumonia, renal failure, sickle cell crisis, orthopedic surgery, bariatric surgery, AMS, and sepsis

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license required
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA) and NIHSS required, ACLS preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a hospital Med/Surg unit required
• BSN not required
• Driver's license required for consideration to verify residency for radius rule

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a busy acute care Med/Surg unit
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 3 shifts
• Scrub color requirement: white tops with hunter green pants
• Holiday coverage required
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for placement
• Not eligible for placement if employed by the facility within the last 12 months