Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Hattiesburg, MS
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,856/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration9 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - Med Surg/Tele
Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Employment Type: Clinical
Contract Length: 9 weeks
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient care appropriate to the age and condition of patients on a medical-surgical telemetry unit. The RN performs thorough physical assessments, monitors patient status, and communicates changes to the care team. Responsibilities include safe use of medical equipment (telemetry monitors, wound vac, IV pumps, glucose monitors, defibrillator), medication administration with barcode scanning, central line care, IV insertion, blood transfusions, specimen collection, and accurate documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR). The RN also educates patients and families, supervises delegated tasks, maintains sterile fields, and adheres to infection control policies.
Performance Expectations
- Utilize assigned equipment safely and effectively
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and report changes promptly
- Administer medications accurately and verify patient orders
- Maintain patient confidentiality and dignity
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team
- Supervise and delegate tasks to support staff
- Complete all required documentation and comply with policies
- Participate in annual competency training and complete required modules
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds and perform physical activities including walking, standing, reaching, and handling
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Mississippi
- Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Experience with Epic Electronic Medical Record system
Additional Information
- Must comply with hand hygiene and isolation procedures
- Ability to multitask and prioritize workload effectively
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
No prior travel experience is required for this position.
Employer
PRIDE Health
49 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Very personable, kind and understanding. I am enjoying developing a relationship overtime. Looking forward to working with her in the near future. Pride Health is fortunate and lucky to have staff like Reetika & Priyanka on their team.
Cons
Sometimes the reception went in and out, so it's hard to talk over the phone.
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Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Hattiesburg, MS
About
Hattiesburg is best known as the home of the University of Southern Mississippi, William Carey University and Camp Shelby, the largest National Guard training base east of the Mississippi River. It has one of the biggest historic districts in the region, with the art-centric downtown lined with many well-preserved buildings. It's also home to coffee shops, bakeries and bistros, while Colludium Brewing Company offers brewery tours. The 41-mile Longleaf Trace Trail is popular for hiking and biking, as it meanders all the way to Prentiss. Paralleling the main trail is a 26-mile equestrian path. History enthusiasts should take the self-guided Freedom Summer Trail driving tour, which includes 15 sites related to the civil rights movement and the Freedom Summer of 1964, aimed to register African American voters in the state. The Mississippi Armed Forces Museum and the African American Military History Museum feature even more of the region's history.
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