Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Forrest General Hospital

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Employment Type: Clinical
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient care under the direct supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care in collaboration with healthcare team members. The RN is accountable for delivering quality care and maintaining thorough documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate nursing care and intervene promptly when patient conditions worsen.
• Perform technical nursing skills such as medication administration, IV access and maintenance, Foley catheter care, venipuncture, blood product administration, restraint application, sterile dressing, and both complex and routine treatments as ordered.
• Operate and troubleshoot medical equipment including traction devices, wound vacuums, sequential compression devices, continuous passive motion machines, telemetry monitors, blood glucose monitors, and specialty beds.
• Safely position and assist patients using devices like abduction pillows, splints, slings, braces, neck collars, walkers, crutches, and immobilizers.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, bedside shift reports, and verbal communication with the healthcare team.
• Stay current with clinical skills, competencies, equipment, and certifications required for the nursing area.
• Implement individualized care plans, provide prompt intervention for clinical changes, and prevent complications in patients requiring cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and medical-surgical care.
• Communicate effectively and promote a culture of caring, teamwork, and courtesy.
• Practice financial responsibility by using supplies efficiently and supporting timely patient discharge.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Mississippi
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Moderate Sedation