Join Atlanta's Pulse: Nursing in an Urban Trauma Hub

We are seeking an experienced Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse to work in a high-acuity Surgery Trauma unit in Atlanta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of recent experience in a similar specialty and be comfortable caring for patients with complex surgical and traumatic injuries.

The unit cares for a diverse patient population, including surgical patients, gunshot wound victims, quadriplegic patients, and individuals with paraplegia. Nurses must be confident in assessing patient conditions, providing specialized nursing care, and responding to changes in patient status in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care to patients in a high-acuity surgical trauma unit.

Assess, monitor, and document patients’ conditions and responses to treatment.

Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans.

Care for patients with complex surgical conditions, traumatic injuries, gunshot wounds, and spinal cord injuries.

Maintain a patient-to-nurse ratio of approximately 5:1.

Collaborate with physicians, nursing support technicians, phlebotomists, and other healthcare professionals.

Complete accurate patient documentation and medication administration using the EPIC electronic health record system.

Participate in nurse-to-nurse handoffs with the Emergency Department and admitting unit to ensure continuity of care.

Follow established patient safety, infection control, and hospital policies.

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in Medical/Surgical or Surgery Trauma nursing.

Current BLS certification required.

ACLS certification preferred.

Previous travel nursing experience required.

EPIC experience required.

Must be willing to work the assigned shifts; block scheduling is not available.

No time-off requests (RTO) will be accepted.

Must be comfortable working in a high-acuity environment with complex patient needs.