Med Surg

Medical-Surgical Nurse

Location: Atlanta, GA

Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, three 12-hour shifts per week (36 hours)

Contract Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: December 7, 2026

About the Role

The facility is seeking an experienced Medical-Surgical nurse to provide comprehensive care to adult patients with a wide range of medical and surgical conditions. You'll assess and monitor patient conditions, administer medications and treatments, and manage pre- and post-operative care including wound care and pain management. You'll work with diverse patient populations—including those with cardiac, respiratory, diabetes, and chronic conditions—coordinating care across the interdisciplinary team and supporting discharge planning and patient education.

Requirements

• Active RN license (Georgia or compact license)
• Minimum 1+ years of Med-Surg experience
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• CMSRN preferred
• BSN preferred; ADN accepted per facility policy
• Ability to manage a diverse patient caseload with varying diagnoses and acuity levels

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care; manage typical patient load of 4–6 patients per shift
• Assess, monitor, and escalate changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and coordinate interdisciplinary care
• Manage infection control and fall prevention protocols
• Accurately document in the EMR
• Educate patients and families on conditions, treatments, and discharge instructions