Medical-Surgical/Oncology RN
Albany, GA
Care Career
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Med/Surg RN – Job Breakdown

1. Position Details

• Facility: Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
• Location: Albany, Georgia
• Unit: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)
• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts
• EMR/Charting: MEDITECH
• BSN: Not required
• License to Submit: Required
• Trauma Level: Not specified

2. Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• At least 1 previous travel assignment is required.
• Must have Med/Surg experience.
• Must be flexible with changing assignments during the shift.
• Strict 75-mile radius rule applies.

3. Required Certifications

• BLS (AHA) – Required
• NIHSS – Listed as required in the shift details; confirm whether it applies to this specific Med/Surg assignment.
• ASLS or NIHSS – The facility notes mention BLS and ASLS or NIHSS for Med/Surg; clarify the exact certification combination required before submission.

4. Patient Ratios and Staffing

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: Approximately 1:6
• Nurse aides/CNAs: Generally 1:8, sometimes 1:10
• Sitters/pulling: Some patients may require 1:1 observation.
• Charge Nurse: One charge nurse across all units.

5. Schedule and Weekend Requirements

• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Rotates with permanent staff
• Call Requirement: On-call may be required due to low census.
• Cancellation Policy: Facility may cancel 12 hours every two weeks.
• Shift Start: 6:45 AM for the 12-hour shift, although the listed shift is 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. Confirm the exact reporting time.

6. Floating Requirements

Floating is required.

Med/Surg nurses may float to:

• Orthopedics
• Neurology
• Oncology
• Acute Care
• JFW (confirm the department/unit abbreviation with the facility)

The facility also expects nurses to be flexible with changing assignments during a shift.

7. Clinical and Facility Details

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Hospital Size: 483 beds at the main campus
• Scrub Color: Caribbean Blue
• Tele: Yes, monitored on different units
• Ventilation/Respiratory Support: BiPAP, CPAP (at bedtime), Vapotherm, and Draeger equipment
• IV Team: No dedicated IV team
• PICCs: Available 24/7
• Pharmacy: Available 24/7
• OB/Neonatologist: In-house
• Floor-Specific Orientation: Provided

8. Important Submission Rules

• Strict 75-mile radius rule.
• Include the candidate's driver's-license address in the submission email.
• Previous travel assignment is mandatory.
• Active nursing license is required for submission.
• Confirm required certifications before submitting.