Med Surg Observation Unit RN
Albany, GA
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Observation Unit

Location

Albany, GA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite | Every Other Weekend Required | Rotating Holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 22-bed medical observation unit with a 1:5 or 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio in a fast-paced, high-turnover environment
• Monitor and manage telemetry for patients on a heavy tele unit supported by central monitoring; independently read and interpret EKG strips
• Administer and manage set-rate drips, including Heparin, in accordance with facility protocols
• Perform EKGs and draw patient labs independently as required by the unit
• Facilitate high-volume patient discharges and admissions, with up to 16 discharges per day and continuous unit refill
• Float to medical surgical units as needed and occasionally assume charge nurse responsibilities with a patient assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of registered nursing experience
• At least 1 prior travel nursing assignment
• Current BLS certification (required)
• Current NIHSS certification (required)
• Ability to work every other weekend and rotate holidays with permanent staff

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Current ACLS certification (highly recommended)
• Experience in a medical observation or medical surgical unit setting
• Familiarity with high-volume admission and discharge workflows

Why Join Us

• Gain valuable experience in a dynamic, fast-paced observation unit with a structured 3-shift unit orientation to set you up for success
• No on-call or standby requirements, offering a more predictable and manageable schedule