Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Hattiesburg, MS
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Med-Surg/Tele)

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Employment Type: Clinical
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) will work under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator to provide quality patient care. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in collaboration with healthcare team members. The RN is accountable for patient care and may be assigned additional duties by supervisors.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate care and intervene promptly when patient conditions worsen.
• Perform technical nursing skills such as medication administration, IV access and maintenance, venipuncture, blood product administration, restraint application, sterile dressing, and complex/routine treatments.
• Operate and troubleshoot medical equipment including traction devices, wound vacuums, compression devices, telemetry monitors, blood glucose monitors, and specialty beds.
• Safely position and assist patients using various assistive devices (e.g., pillows, splints, braces, walkers).
• Maintain thorough and timely documentation, bedside shift reports, and effective communication with healthcare team members.
• Stay current with clinical skills, competencies, equipment, and certifications required for the nursing area.
• Implement individualized care plans, provide prompt intervention for clinical changes, and prevent complications in patients requiring cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and medical-surgical care.
• Promote a culture of caring, teamwork, and courtesy in all interactions.
• Practice financial responsibility by using supplies efficiently and minimizing overtime.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Mississippi
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg/Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Certification in Moderate Sedation
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.