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Registered Nurse (MedSurg)

Location: Marianna, Florida

Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

MedSurg RN position in a small community hospital with approximately 88 beds.
Unit: MedSurg/Telemetry with about 28 beds.
Shift: Midshift (11am - 7pm), Friday to Friday, 8 on / 6 off schedule.
Guaranteed 72 hours every 2-week pay period.
No float required, possible call.
Floating to PCU required; without PCU experience, assignments limited to skill set.
Weekend requirement: every other weekend (Saturday/Sunday), with flexibility for more.
Holidays: Travelers integrated into permanent staff holiday rotation.

Required Qualifications

Current Florida RN license.
BLS certification required.
ACLS and PALS preferred but not required.
Minimum 1 year of MedSurg specialty experience.
Some previous travel experience required (approximately 15-18 months total experience preferred).
Experience with drips not required; if assigned, prior drip titration experience necessary.
Ability to float to PCU (stepdown unit) with appropriate skill level.

Work Environment & Details

Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:6, rarely 1:7.
Telemetry monitored remotely in ICU; MedSurg nurses do not interpret cardiac strips.
Occasional use of CPAP, BiPAP, or High Flow O2; no ventilators on unit.
IV pumps (Baxter Sigma), cardiac monitors (Neon Kohden), and Omnicell medication dispensing system.
EMR system: CPSI - Evident Thrive (user-friendly).
No IV team; PICC and Midline certified staff assist with difficult IVs.
Respiratory Therapy available 24/7; manages vents and respiratory treatments.
Pharmacy not open 24/7; Omnicell used for medication dispensing.
Charge nurse coverage varies by shift; senior nurse on nights.
Nurse aides (PCTs) typically staffed at 4 per 24 patients.

Orientation & Training

Pre-orientation packet provided.
One-day on-site orientation covering policies, procedures, and unit specifics.
Floor-specific orientation includes computer setup, charting system training, medication scanning, admissions, and discharges.

Additional Notes

Clocking in/out via hospital system required; supervisors sign time cards.
Housing available nearby for approximately $200/week.
Preferred scrub color: navy (black or gray acceptable).
No requirement to read or interpret cardiac strips.
Drip titration protocols posted; rare to be assigned drip patients without experience.
Emergency physician coverage 24/7 in ER; physician on-call system for other specialties.

This position is ideal for MedSurg RNs with some travel experience seeking a midshift role in a small hospital setting near Panama City Beach, Florida.