Surgical RN

Surgical/Trauma Registered Nurse (RN)

Contract Duration: Initially 13-Week Assignment extendable

Shift: Day Shift, 3x12's
Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Pay Rate: Blended Pay of $2275 Gross Weekly

This role is ideal for an experienced RN with a background in surgical and trauma care, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic and high-acuity environment. You will provide care to critically injured or post-surgical patients during the day shift, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive care to trauma and surgical patients, including preoperative assessments, postoperative recovery, and ongoing care for critically ill or injured individuals.
• Monitor vital signs and other critical parameters in trauma and surgical patients, responding quickly to any changes or complications.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and pain management therapies, adjusting treatment as needed and monitoring for adverse reactions.
• Assist in surgical procedures and recovery, ensuring that all necessary preoperative and postoperative interventions are completed in a timely and safe manner.
• Collaborate with the surgical and trauma teams, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other medical professionals, to provide the highest level of care.
• Manage post-trauma and post-surgical care, including wound care, dressing changes, and infection prevention.
• Provide patient education and counseling on recovery processes, managing pain, recognizing signs of complications, and ensuring effective discharge planning.
• Document patient information accurately and timely, ensuring that all assessments, treatments, and interventions are recorded in the electronic medical record.
• Monitor for complications such as infections, hemorrhage, organ dysfunction, or other trauma-related issues, and respond accordingly.
• Provide emotional support to patients and their families, helping them navigate the physical and emotional aspects of trauma and surgery.
• Ensure adherence to hospital protocols and infection control practices to maintain a safe and clean environment for both patients and staff.
• Assist in shift transitions, providing thorough handoffs to the next team to ensure continuity of care.
• Advocate for patients, ensuring that their needs are met, and their care plan is followed throughout their stay.

Qualifications:

• Active RN license in the state of Georgia/Compact
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in surgical or trauma nursing, preferably in an acute care or hospital setting.
• Strong clinical knowledge of trauma and surgical procedures, post-operative care, and pain management techniques.
• Proficiency in critical care and the ability to respond to emergency situations with confidence and speed.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification is preferred, but not required.
• Availability to commit to a full 13-week assignment, with availability to work day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) on a 3x12 schedule (3 shifts per week).
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced and dynamic trauma/surgical environment.

• 13-week contract duration with potential for extension based on performance and facility needs.

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $2,092.00 - $2,275.00 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Burn Care
• Hospital Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Medical-Surgical
• Orthopedics
• Perioperative Care
• Pulmonology
• Surgery
• Telemetry
• Transplant Surgery
• Trauma Medicine
• Urgent Care
• Wound Care

Physical Setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• Level I trauma center

Ability to Commute:

• Georgia (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Georgia: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,092 - $2,275