Job Description

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a temporary nursing position in Stockbridge, Georgia.

Requirements:

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Temporary

Minimum Experience: 2 years; First-time travelers accepted
Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
Certifications Required: Basic Life Support (BLS)
General Skills and Work Setting Requirements: Any Medical/Surgical unit with a focus on renal care, including hemodialysis catheter management, manual PD/PD cycler, sepsis, tele monitoring, alcohol withdrawal (CIWA), urinary tract infections, chronic kidney disease, and hypertension emergencies.
Ratio / Census: 1:6; 20 rooms with an average daily census of 18
Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
Scrub Color: Navy or white or combinations
Maximum Time Off (RTO): 7 days
Weekends: Every other weekend unless specified elsewhere
Floating: Yes
Call Requirements: None
Holidays: If one major holiday falls within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work it. If two major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work both of the holidays. If three major holidays fall within the assignment period, the traveler is expected to work two of the holidays.
Major Holidays are listed below:
New Year's Eve and Day: Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1
Memorial Day: Monday, May 26
Independence Day: Friday, July 4
Labor Day: Monday, September 1
Thanksgiving/Black Friday: Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28
Christmas Eve and Day: Wednesday, December 24 and Thursday, December 25
Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; if not compliant by the start date, the start will be delayed by two weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule.
*Pre-Screen*
Pre-Screen Unit - Candidate will be reviewed by clinical staff to determine clinical fit. If clinically suitable and within Piedmont guidelines, candidate will be sent to the manager for final decision. Clinical screens will be conducted on a case-by-case basis.
Locals Accepted - Same Rate

Benefits include medical benefits, vision benefits, dental benefits, 401(k) retirement plan, weekly pay, and referral bonus.