Med Surg Tele

Med/Surg Telemetry – Geriatric & Trauma Unit | Atlanta, GA

Day Shift | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | 13-Week Contract

This Med/Surg Telemetry position focuses on the care of adult patients aged 65 and older presenting with high-acuity diagnoses including trauma, falls, fractures, and motor vehicle injuries. Nurses on this unit manage trauma patients, administer Heparin drips, and carry out a full range of acute medications as ordered.

Ideal candidates will have experience in:

• Geriatric nursing care
• Orthopedic and trauma nursing
• Hospital-acquired delirium (HAD) prevention
• Early mobility protocols
• Hospital-Acquired Pressure Injury (HAPI) prevention
• Fall prevention strategies
• Family-centered communication and care involvement

Specialty equipment used on the unit includes gait belts, geriatric chairs, and physical therapy support equipment.

Shift & Schedule:

• Days, 12-hour shifts (3x/week)
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• No time off requests during the contract period

Required Certifications & Experience:

• BLS and ACLS (required)
• Documented Med/Surg Telemetry experience with completed competency checklist (required)

Start Date: December 14, 2026

Contract Duration: 13 weeks