Travel Nurse RN - $1,992 per week in Atlanta, GA

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Acute Cardiology (Med-Surg)

Job Summary

Join our dedicated nursing team in Atlanta, Georgia, on a specialized Acute Cardiology Unit (606A). This role is ideal for an experienced Registered Nurse seeking to provide high-quality care to patients with diverse cardiac conditions, including those post-procedure or requiring intensive monitoring.

As a key member of our healthcare team, you will utilize your expertise in a dynamic acute care setting. You will be responsible for comprehensive patient assessment, medication administration, continuous monitoring, and collaborative care planning during 12-hour night shifts.

This is a 13-week contract opportunity, offering a challenging yet rewarding environment for nurses committed to excellence in cardiac care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient outcomes.
• Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians, ensuring patient safety and adherence to protocols.
• Monitor and interpret patient vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and other physiological data, reporting changes promptly.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, and other healthcare team members to optimize patient care plans.
• Educate patients and their families on disease processes, medications, and discharge planning to promote continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records in compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent, acute care experience within an Acute Cardiology or Medical-Surgical setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and interpretation, including EKG.
• Competence in medication administration, including IV drips and titratable medications.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills in high-pressure situations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective patient, family, and team interaction.
• Ability to manage multiple patients and prioritize tasks efficiently in a fast-paced acute care environment.
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems.

Shift Details

• Shift Type: Nights (NOC)
• Shift Duration: 12 hours
• Days per Week: 3 days per week
• Weekend Rotation: Required to work every other weekend.
• Call Requirements: Not specified.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Assignment Dates: July 6, 2026 – October 3, 2026

Licensing Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.