Registered Nurse - Med-Surg Telemetry
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Forrest General Hospital

Registered Nurse - Med-Surg/Tele

Location: Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Employment Type: Clinical
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse provides patient care under the supervision of the Patient Care Coordinator. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of patient care in collaboration with healthcare team members. The RN is accountable for delivering quality care and maintaining thorough documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate nursing care and intervene promptly when patient conditions worsen.
• Perform technical nursing skills such as medication administration, IV access and maintenance, Foley catheter care, venipuncture, blood product administration, restraint application, sterile dressing, and complex/routine treatments as ordered.
• Operate and troubleshoot medical equipment including traction devices, wound vacuums, compression devices, telemetry monitors, blood glucose monitors, and specialty beds.
• Safely position and assist patients using various assistive devices (e.g., pillows, splints, braces, walkers).
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, bedside shift reports, and effective communication with the healthcare team.
• Stay current with clinical skills, competencies, equipment, and certifications required for the nursing area.
• Implement individualized care plans, provide prompt intervention for clinical changes, and prevent complications in patients requiring cardiac monitoring, stroke care, and medical-surgical care.
• Promote a culture of compassionate care, teamwork, and courtesy.
• Practice financial responsibility by using supplies efficiently and supporting timely patient discharge.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Med-Surg/Telemetry nursing experience, including experience within the last year.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse eligible to practice in Mississippi.
• Certifications:

  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
  • Moderate Sedation
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Additional Information

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.