Acute Care Medical-Surgical RN
Albany, Georgia
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) – Acute Care

Location: Albany, Georgia
Contract Length: 17 weeks
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts (7 PM – 7 AM), 36 hours per week
Schedule: Every other weekend, rotating with permanent staff

Unit & Patient Details

• 14 beds on unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6 for both day and night shifts
• Patient population includes diabetic, CHF, COPD, GI bleed, renal failure, dialysis (dialysis nurse available), post-surgical overflow, amputations, debridements, wound care, DVTs, ETOH, and psych (hospice may be added in future)
• Medications commonly used: Lasix, Bumex, Heparin
• CPAP use at night for BiPAP patients
• Nurses do not have to read cardiac strips and do not take patient assignments unless needed
• CNA ratio generally 1:12, with pull for 1:1 and sitters as needed

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in acute care specialty
• Must have completed at least 1 prior travel assignment
• Experience required in a larger hospital with high acuity, high turnover, and fast pace (no Critical Access Hospital experience)
• Must demonstrate commitment to patient satisfaction, quality of care, and patient safety

Certifications & Licenses

• Current RN license required
• BLS (AHA) required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• ACLS preferred

Additional Information

• Strict 75-mile radius rule for travel distance (travelers must provide driver’s license address)
• Uniform: Caribbean Blue top and bottom OR White top and Caribbean Blue bottom OR all white top and bottom
• No artificial or shellac nails allowed; only polished nails due to infection control policies (CLABSI risk)
• Strict attendance policy; must report number of missed shifts on last contract
• Primary care nursing focus
• No bags allowed at nurse’s station; lockers with locks recommended

This position is suited for experienced acute care RNs comfortable with a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and who meet the specified certification and travel experience requirements.