Medical/Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Valdosta, Georgia
South Georgia Medical Center

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Valdosta, Georgia

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical/Surgical ICU (MSICU) travel contract position. The role involves floating between Critical Care and Progressive Care Units with a focus on adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients.

Contract Length

• 8 weeks

Patient Population

• Pediatrics
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Unit and Patient Details

• Medical ICU and Surgical ICU patients (excluding cardiac and occasional pediatrics)
• Patient diagnoses include post-code, post-stroke, TPA administration, respiratory failure, and dialysis
• Float required between CPU, PCU, MS/Telemetry units (with a max of 4 patients in float assignments)

Schedule

• Every other weekend coverage
• Shift options: 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts with guaranteed hours (typically 36-48 hours per week depending on shift length)

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience
• First-time travel nurses are welcome

Required Certifications

• ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• BLS (AHA or American Red Cross)
• PALS preferred

Required Skills

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Care of ventilated patients

Systems Used

• Medication system: Omnicell
• Documentation system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Additional Notes

• Facility is sensitive to DNR orders; these may be redirected
• EPIC testing and orientation exams (EKG, medication, critical care) required with two attempts allowed
• Scrub color codes assigned by unit
• Mask fit testing completed at orientation
• COVID-19 vaccination required or approved exemption
• Fingerprinting requirements do not apply to RNs for this position
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgments required prior to start

This position is ideal for ICU nurses with critical care experience looking for a travel opportunity in Georgia with a supportive facility environment and comprehensive orientation process.