Labor Pool Med-Surg RN
Albany, Georgia
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor Pool

Location: Albany, Georgia
Contract Length: 17 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Labor Pool (Med/Surg focus)
• Shift: Day shifts, 12-hour shifts starting at 06:45
• Typical Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call Requirement: On call during low census
• Holidays: Rotate with permanent staff
• Floating: Yes, must be flexible with changing assignments during the shift
• Orientation: Floor-specific orientation provided
• Common Patient Types: Med/Surg nurses float to Ortho, Neuro, Oncology, Acute Care, and JFW units
• Additional Unit Details:

  • ICU/ED nurses float to Cardiology, ICU, and ED
  • Telemetry monitored on different units
  • Ventilator support includes BIPAP, CPAP (only at HS), vapotherm, Draeger
  • IV Team available (including PICC lines)
  • Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
  • Pharmacy available 24/7
  • Charge nurse present on all units
  • Nurse aides/CNAs available with ratios generally 1:8 or 1:10, sometimes 1:1 or sitters

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS Certification (required)
• ACLS, ASLS, NIHSS certifications preferred depending on unit (e.g., ICU/ED requires ACLS, ASLS, NIHSS; Med/Surg requires BLS, ASLS or NIHSS)

Required Experience

• Minimum 4 years of nursing experience without prior travel experience
  OR
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience plus completion of at least 1 prior travel assignment

Additional Requirements

• Must be flexible with changing assignments during shifts
• Must comply with a strict 75-mile radius rule for commuting
• No return to office (RTO) approved before May 3rd
• Interview process includes one interview with a Medical Solutions RN; no second interview required

Location Notes

• Albany, GA population approximately 80,000
• Approximately 175 miles to Atlanta, GA
• Nearby cities include Tallahassee, FL (88 miles) and Shell Point Beach, FL (134 miles)

This position is ideal for experienced Med/Surg RNs who are adaptable and comfortable floating across multiple units within a hospital setting. Prior travel experience is required if you have less than 4 years of total nursing experience.