Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Americus, GA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,088/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Emergency Room Registered Nurse (RN) - Georgia
Job Details
- Location: Americus, Georgia
- Contract Length: 17 weeks
- Shift: Nights
- Hours: 12 hours per shift, 36 hours per week
- Unit: Emergency Department (EC)
- Patient Volume: Approximately 70 patients per day
- Bed Configuration: 12 beds total, including 2 trauma bays and 1 seclusion room
- Patient Types: Neonates to geriatrics; minor walk-ins to trauma cases (trauma patients are stabilized and air evacuated)
- Staffing Ratios: Nurse to patient ratio is 1:4
- Charge Nurse: Present, does not take patients
- Support Staff:
- 1 paramedic per shift (runs clinic, responds to trauma/code)
- ER techs (at least 1-2 per shift)
- Nurse externs (nursing students)
- Security/patient sitters for 1:1 observation on psych holds
- Physicians/Mid-Levels: 1 MD and 2 mid-level providers per shift (staggered)
- Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7
- IV Team: Available weekdays 8am-5pm for midlines and difficult sticks
- Pharmacy: In-house during the day; after hours support via Omnicell or remote pharmacist until midnight
- EMR System: Meditech
- Orientation: Floor-specific, 3 shifts
- Floating: Not required
Required Certifications
- ACLS (AHA)
- BLS (AHA)
- PALS (AHA)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
Required Experience
- Minimum 2 years of Emergency Room nursing experience
- Must have completed at least 1 prior travel nursing contract
Work Schedule & Requirements
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- Holidays: Rotate with permanent staff
- Shift Times: 6:45 am, 6:45 pm, 11:00 am, 3:00 pm (night shift focus)
- Strict 75-mile radius travel restriction applies
Additional Information
- Common diagnoses range from minor injuries to trauma stabilization
- Trauma patients are stabilized and then transferred via air evacuation
- Nurses typically perform their own lab draws
- Scrub Color: Hunter green pants, white top, white jacket
Location Notes
- Americus, GA population approximately 15,000
- Nearby cities: 37 miles to Albany, 175 miles to Atlanta, 88 miles to Tallahassee FL, 134 miles to Shell Point Beach FL
Employer
Olaro
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Olaro Company Description
Olaro is a trusted partner in healthcare staffing, connecting nurses and allied health
professionals with opportunities nationwide. For over 35 years, we’ve helped clinicians
expand their horizons by matching them with assignments that fit their lifestyle, career
goals, and personal ambitions.
At Olaro, we value your expertise and support your growth at every step. We offer
competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and access to diverse clinical experiences
that build your skills and open doors to new possibilities. With 24/7 support, streamlined
onboarding, and a team committed to your success, you’ll always have a proven guide
by your side.
Whether you want to explore new locations, broaden your clinical experience, or
achieve better work–life balance, Olaro provides the flexibility and support to help you
thrive. Join us, and let’s shape the future of healthcare together.
Americus, GA
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