Acute Care Med-Surg RN
Albany, Georgia
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care

Location

• Albany, Georgia

Contract Length

• 17 weeks

Unit Details

• 14 beds on unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:6 for both day and night shifts
• Shift hours: 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Schedule: Every other weekend, rotating with permanent staff

Patient Population & Care

• Conditions include diabetic, CHF, COPD, GI bleed, renal failure, dialysis (dialysis nurse available), post-surgical overflow, amputations, debridements, wound care, DVTs, ETOH, psych (future hospice possible)
• Medications commonly used: Lasix, Bumex, Heparin
• Use of CPAP (night shift only for BiPAP)
• Monitored patients are on a different unit; nurses are not required to read cardiac strips
• CNA ratio generally 1:12, with pull for 1:1 and sitters as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Acute Care specialty
• At least 1 prior travel assignment required (no first-time travelers)
• Experience in a larger hospital with high acuity, high turnover, and fast pace (no Critical Access Hospital experience)
• Must prioritize patient satisfaction, quality of care, and patient safety
• BLS (AHA) and NIHSS certification required
• ACLS preferred
• Strict 75-mile radius rule for traveler's address verification
• Primary care nursing experience required
• Strict attendance policy
• Nail policy: Only polished nails allowed; no artificial or Shellac nails due to infection control concerns

Additional Information

• Uniform: Caribbean Blue top and bottom OR White top and Caribbean Blue bottom OR all white top and bottom
• No bags allowed at nurse’s station; personal locker with lock recommended
• LPNs and LPN-Cs are used on the floor
• Interview will include questions about missed shifts on last contract