Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Albany, Georgia
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
$2,679-3,028/weekMedical Solutions will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Registered Nurse – Emergency Center
Location: Albany, Georgia
Contract Length: 17 weeks
Shift: Evenings
Hours: 12-hour shifts, approximately 48 hours per week
Job Overview
Seeking experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses with larger hospital experience for a 17-week travel assignment. The unit handles approximately 180-200 patient visits per day, including pediatric to geriatric patients, trauma cases, neuro cases (some shipped out), orthopedic cases (some kept, some shipped out), and serves as a stroke (CVA) center. No burn cases are treated onsite.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Georgia
- Minimum 5 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- Current certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – mandatory
- ASLS (Advanced Stroke Life Support) or NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with MEDITECH EMR
Work Environment & Support
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4
- Charge nurse present
- Nurse aides/paramedics available (5-6 per shift)
- Security and patient sitters available for safety
- Respiratory therapists available 24/7 managing ventilated patients held in ER
- Pharmacy services available 11 hours daily in department and 24/7 on campus
- Central monitoring techs for telemetry/monitoring
- Nurses responsible for lab draws and IV starts
- Floor-specific orientation: 2 shifts
Scheduling & Other Details
- Weekend requirement: every other weekend
- Holiday requirement: every other holiday
- Scrub color: Caribbean Blue only
- Auto lunch deductions apply (noted for 3p-3a shift)
- Callout process and completion of orientation requirements (ORT) during week one are emphasized and must be adhered to
Patient Care Setting
- 6-bed behavioral lockdown area staffed by psychiatric personnel
- Trauma cases accepted, with some neuro trauma and orthopedic cases transferred out
- Stroke center with NIHSS certification required
- Pediatric to geriatric patient population
This position is ideal for an experienced ER nurse with strong trauma and stroke care skills, Meditech EMR proficiency, and prior travel nursing experience looking for a structured, well-supported travel assignment in a busy emergency department.
Facility
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
4 nurses recommend working with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 483 beds
About Albany, GA
As a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Albany, GA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Albany, GA is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Albany experiences hot and humid summers with average highs of around 92°F and mild winters with average lows of about 40°F.
- It is important to be prepared for the heat and humidity in the summer and occasional cold snaps in the winter.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Albany, GA.
- They can be relatively easy to find, especially with the assistance of local real estate agents or online rental platforms.
- Albany is more car-friendly, and having a vehicle is often necessary for getting around.
- Public transportation options are limited, so it's important to have access to a car for daily activities.
- Albany, GA has a diverse population with a mix of ages.
- Common health issues in the area include obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities in the area.
- Albany offers a variety of restaurants serving Southern cuisine, along with opportunities to explore art and music in the local community.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy outdoor activities such as golfing and fishing in the area's natural surroundings.
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