Med Surg RN
Savannah, GA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

RN - MedSurg 5S

Location: Savannah, Georgia Contract Length: 13-14 weeks, depending on start date Shift: Days, 3x12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)

Unit Overview

• Patient mix: Med-Surg, sickle cell, heart failure, vascular, pulmonary, diabetes, failure to thrive, and other patients. Broader MedSurg experience is preferred.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 5-6 to 1
• Unit support: Charge nurse does take assignment. Nursing aides are on the unit with 12-1 ratios.
• RT equipment on unit: Nasal cannulas, face masks, and BiPAP.

Schedule

• Weekend requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 12 weeks (Saturday and Sunday). Weekend shifts may or may not be consecutive.
• Block scheduling: Not guaranteed by the manager.
• Local candidates: Strict 100-mile radius rule. Local candidates are not accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent MedSurg experience
• Active Georgia or compact nursing license at time of submission
• AHA BLS certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous travel experience (strongly preferred)

Submission Requirements

• Facility will not accept candidates with any license hits. A current Nursys report must be included at submission.
• Full availability, including all requested time off (RTO)
• Start date aligned with compliance timelines
• Current references within the same specialty/modality as the role

Resume Requirements

• Number of beds and trauma level for all facilities worked in the past 3 years
• Employment type (permanent/staff, travel, or PRN)
• Number of shifts worked per month (if PRN)
• Profile should include only the MedSurg skills checklist

Onboarding and Orientation

• Orientation: Weekly, Monday starts only (Tuesday if Monday is a holiday)
• Onboarding deadline: Must be completed at least 7 calendar days before the start date
• Quick starts: Must be approved by the quick start onboarding team before placement. The recruiter submits the quick start request.

Interview Process and Follow-Up

• The manager gathers profiles and interviews candidates at their earliest convenience, in order of preference.
• A voicemail will be left if the candidate does not answer the call.
• Allow 48 hours before requesting a follow-up.
• The recruiter does not have direct access to managers for feedback or interview timelines. The recruiter will be notified when an offer is extended.