Job · #788685
Med Surg Float Pool RN
Albany, GA
At a glance
Quick summary
Travel RN role at a large acute care hospital in Albany, Georgia, floating across Med Surg and related units. Best for adaptable nurses comfortable with frequent assignment changes.
Highlights
- 48 hrs/week guaranteed
- 12-hr days or nights
- Every other weekend
Overview
Profession
Registered Nurse
Description
We have day and night shifts available on a busy Med Surg Labor Pool at a large acute care hospital in Albany, GA — just 175 miles from Atlanta, 88 miles from Tallahassee, and 134 miles from Shell Point Beach.
Assignment Details
Shift: 12-hour days and nights, 6:45am start (day shifts)
Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
Charting System: MEDITECH
Orientation: 16 hours, floor specific
Note: Must live or reside more than 75 miles from the facility to qualify.
The Unit
This is a Labor Pool position, meaning you will float across multiple units based on need. Med Surg travelers float to Ortho/Neuro, Oncology, Acute Care, and JFW. Flexibility is essential — candidates must be comfortable with changing assignments during the shift.
Staffing ratios:
RN to patient: 1:6
CNA support: 1:8 to 1:10 (pulling 1:1 and sitters possible)
Charge Nurse on all units
Available resources:
Telemetry monitoring across units
Respiratory Therapy 24/7
Pharmacy 24/7
BIPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, and Draeger vents available (CPAP/BIPAP at HS only)
OB/Neonatologist in house
No IV team, PICC available
Requirements
Minimum 2 years of RN experience
At least 1 prior travel assignment required
BLS certification required
NIHSS certification required
No BSN required
Must be flexible with floating and shifting assignments
Must meet the 75-mile radius rule
Interview Process
Candidates will complete a brief interview with a clinical RN. Notes and profile are sent to the client and confirmed by the staffing office within 20 minutes. There is no second interview.
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Travel & locum take-home
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