Emergency Room RN
Albany, GA
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$2,762/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration17 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse – Emergency Center
Location: Albany, Georgia
Contract Length: 17 weeks
Shift: Evenings
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 48 hours per week
Job Overview
Seeking experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses with larger hospital experience for a 17-week contract. The role involves working in a high-volume emergency department with approximately 180-200 patient visits per day.
Required Certifications
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) or ASLS (Advanced Stroke Life Support)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – mandatory
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of Emergency Room nursing experience
- At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment completed
- Must have experience with Meditech EMR (version 6.15)
Work Environment & Team
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
- Charge nurse present
- Support staff includes nurse aides/paramedics (5-6 per shift), security/patient sitters, respiratory therapists (24/7 dedicated to ER), and central monitoring techs
- Pharmacy available on campus 24/7, in department 11 hours per day
- Floor-specific orientation: 2 shifts
- Nurses responsible for lab draws and IV starts
- Behavioral lockdown area with 6 beds staffed by psychiatric personnel
Patient Population & Common Diagnoses
- Patients range from pediatrics to geriatrics
- Trauma cases accepted (some neuro trauma and ortho cases kept; others transferred)
- Stroke (CVA) center
- No burn patients kept onsite
Scheduling & Other Details
- Weekend requirement: every other weekend
- Holiday requirement: every other holiday
- Scrub color: Caribbean Blue only
- Auto lunch deductions apply for 1pm–1am shifts
- Callout process and completion of orientation requirements (ORT) during week one are emphasized
Additional Notes
- Driver’s license address must be provided for consideration
- Must adhere to a 75-mile radius rule for travel
- Nurses will hold ventilated patients in ER until admission; respiratory therapists manage vents
Requirements/Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Georgia
- Minimum 5 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Larger hospital experience
- At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment completed
- Experience with MEDITECH EMR (version 6.15)
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, TNCC (mandatory), CPI, and either ASLS or NIHSS
This position is ideal for Emergency Room RNs with strong critical care skills, trauma experience, and prior travel nursing assignments who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Albany, GA
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Albany, GA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Albany, GA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Albany experiences hot and humid summers with average highs of around 92°F and mild winters with average lows of about 40°F.
- It is important to be prepared for the heat and humidity in the summer and occasional cold snaps in the winter.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Albany, GA.
- They can be relatively easy to find, especially with the assistance of local real estate agents or online rental platforms.
- Albany is more car-friendly, and having a vehicle is often necessary for getting around.
- Public transportation options are limited, so it's important to have access to a car for daily activities.
- Albany, GA has a diverse population with a mix of ages.
- Common health issues in the area include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities in the area.
- Albany offers a variety of restaurants serving Southern cuisine, along with opportunities to explore art and music in the local community.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing in the area's natural surroundings.
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