Medical-Surgical RN (Charge Eligible)
Savannah, Georgia
Saint Joseph's Hospital

MedSurg 5S Nurse Opportunity

Location: Savannah, Georgia

Job Details

• Specialty: MedSurg 5S
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: MedSurg 5th Floor
• Patient Types: Med-Surg, Sickle Cell, Heart Failure, Vascular, Pulmonary, Diabetes, Failure to Thrive, and more
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Nurse Aide Ratio: 1:12
• Charge Nurse: Yes, charge nurse takes assignments
• Respiratory Therapy Equipment: Nasal cannula, face masks, BiPAP

Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent MedSurg experience required
• Travel Experience: At least 1 previous travel assignment strongly preferred
• Certifications: BLS required
• MedSurg Skills: Candidate profile should focus exclusively on MedSurg skills (no heavy tele or stepdown experience)
• Geographic: Must be within 100 mile radius

Scheduling & Shifts

• Shift Length: 12-hour day shifts
• Weekend Requirement: 6 weekend shifts per 12 weeks (weekends are Saturday and Sunday; shifts may not be consecutive)
• Holiday Requirement: Yes
• Call/Standby: No
• Floating: No
• Blocked Scheduling: Not guaranteed

Orientation

• One day computer skills training with basic knowledge assessment test
• Two shifts orientation with preceptor

Dress Code

• Navy scrubs required

This position is ideal for MedSurg nurses with broad MedSurg experience looking for a travel assignment in a diverse patient care setting.