Labor Pool RN – Med/Surg Telemetry
Albany, Georgia
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor Pool

Location: Albany, Georgia
Contract Length: 17 weeks (approximately 4 months)
Shift: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts starting at 06:45
Unit: Labor Pool (Med/Surg with floating to Ortho/Neuro, Oncology, Acute Care, and JFW)

Job Description

• Position involves working in a Labor Pool with assignments primarily on Med/Surg units.
• Nurses will float to various specialties including Ortho/Neuro, Oncology, Acute Care, and JFW.
• Telemetry monitoring is required on different units.
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6.
• Nurse aides/CNAs support with ratios generally 1:8 to 1:10, sometimes pulling 1:1 or sitters.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
• On-call requirement for low census.
• Holiday shifts rotate with permanent staff.
• Floating between units during shifts is expected; flexibility with changing assignments is required.
• Floor-specific orientation provided.

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• ASLS (Advanced Stroke Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) — required for ICU/ED; for Med/Surg, BLS plus ASLS or NIHSS

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of nursing experience without prior travel assignments, OR
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience plus completion of at least 1 prior travel assignment (prior travel experience required if less than 4 years).

Additional Information

• Experience with Meditech EMR system preferred.
• Charge nurse role available across all units.
• Ventilator experience includes BIPAP, CPAP (only at higher specialty units), vapotherm, and Draeger.
• IV team available, including PICC line support.
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy services available 24/7.
• OB/Neonatologist coverage available in-house.
• C-section experience is not required.
• Scrub color: Caribbean Blue.

Location Notes

• Albany, GA population approximately 80,000.
• Approximately 175 miles from Atlanta, GA.
• Nearby cities include Tallahassee, FL (88 miles) and Shell Point Beach, FL (134 miles; weekend access only).

Summary

This is a 17-week Labor Pool RN position requiring flexibility to float across multiple units with a focus on Med/Surg. Candidates must have appropriate certifications and meet experience requirements, including prior travel experience if under 4 years. The role includes weekend and on-call responsibilities with a supportive team environment and comprehensive orientation.