Travel Contract

Pre-Op Registered Nurse
Decatur, Georgia
DeKalb Medical North Decatur Campus

$1,722-2,177/week
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Job Opportunity: Pre-Op Nurse

Location: Decatur, Georgia
Employment Type: Long Term

Job Description

  • Prepare patients for the operating room (OR) or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to OR transfer
  • Assist with patient recovery from the OR/PACU
  • Basic skills required:
    • IV insertion
    • Medication administration and management for recovering patients
    • Foley catheter removal
    • Providing discharge instructions
    • Critical thinking in patient care
  • ACLS certification is not required as patients are not monitored continuously in this area
  • BLS certification required

Contract Length

  • 13 weeks

Facility

DeKalb Medical North Decatur Campus

DeKalb Medical North Decatur Campus
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  • Short Term Acute Care
  • 419 beds
ADDRESS2701 North Decatur RoadDecatur, GA 30033
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About Decatur, GA

As a Travel PreOp / PACU Nurse in Decatur, GA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Decatur's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average, with housing being the main contributor.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, but it's important to budget for housing expenses.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 89°F and lows around 71°F.
  • In winter, average highs are around 53°F and lows around 34°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Decatur, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
Transportation
  • Decatur is car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system, including buses and a metro rail system, MARTA, which connects Decatur to Atlanta and other neighboring areas.
Demographics
  • Decatur is a diverse community with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities in the area.
Things to Do
  • Decatur offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and sports activities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, trails, and community events throughout the year.
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