Registered Nurse – Med-Surg

TEEMA; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

TEEMA is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Medical-Surgical unit in Albany, GA. The role involves delivering high-quality patient care, monitoring telemetry, and coordinating with an interdisciplinary team across day and night shifts.

Candidates should be a graduate of an accredited nursing program with GA RN licensure, BLS, and ideally BSN. Meditech EMR familiarity and PICC management are a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active RN license in Georgia (or compact state).
• Current BLS and certifications such as NIHSS/ASLS.
• BSN preferred; prior Med-Surg/acute care experience is desirable.
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR and IV therapies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality patient-centered Med-Surg care using the nursing process.
• Monitor telemetry and respond to acute clinical changes promptly.
• Oversee advanced respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP and Vapotherm.
• Collaborate with CNAs, Respiratory Therapists, and Pharmacy on care continuity.
• Float across units as needed and maintain documentation in EMR.

Skills

Telemetry monitoring

Clinical assessment

Nursing process

Flexibility

Team collaboration

Education

RN licensure GA

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

BLS certification

NIHSS/ASLS certification

Tools

Meditech EMR

PICC line management

Job description

Registered Nurse – Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg)

Role Summary

Advance your clinical nursing career in a dynamic and highly supportive acute care environment. We are seeking adaptable, compassionate, and clinically confident Med-Surg Registered Nurses for both day and night shift positions. In this role, you will utilize the nursing process to manage a diverse patient caseload, incorporating advanced respiratory support and telemetry monitoring. Operating within a collaborative interdisciplinary framework supported by 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy, you will serve as a strong advocate for patient health, safety, and dignity.

Key Duties:

Acute Patient Care: Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to a diverse medical-surgical patient population utilizing the nursing process.

Clinical Monitoring: Manage telemetry-monitored patients and recognize acute clinical changes, taking prompt, definitive action.

Advanced Respiratory Support: Oversee and manage patients utilizing non-invasive ventilation equipment, including BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, and Draegar systems.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work seamlessly alongside CNAs, 24/7 Respiratory Therapists, and a 24/7 Pharmacy team to ensure comprehensive continuity of care.

Flexible Care Delivery: Demonstrate clinical adaptability by effectively managing changing patient assignments and floating across specialized units (Ortho/Neuro, Oncology, Acute Care, and specialized medical floors) as needed.

Documentation & Safety: Perform accurate computer-based charting within the Meditech EMR system, ensuring strict compliance with clinical and regulatory standards.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia (or compact state licensure).

Certifications: * Current BLS (Basic Life Support).ur

Crent ASLS (Advanced Stroke Life Support) OR NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) certification.

Attributes: High flexibility with changing assignments during a shift and a strong commitment to team-based care.

Desired Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred (qualifies for an added wage differential).

Experience: Prior acute care or medical-surgical experience within a fast-paced hospital setting.

Technical Skills: Familiarity with the Meditech EMR platform and advanced IV therapies (such as PICC line management).

Location and Work Type

Location: Albany, GA

Shifts available: 12-Hour Days OR 12-Hour Nights (Shifts begin at 0645)

Ratios: Typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:6 (Supported by CNAs generally at a 1:8 to 1:10 ratio).

Requirements: Every other weekend required; standard holiday rotation alongside permanent staff; low-census on-call requirements.

Base Salary Range: $32.45 – $40.90/HR (Actual pay precisely aligned with years of experience).

Shift & Role Differentials:

Night Shift Premium: +$5.00/hr

Charge Nurse Premium: +$2.00/hr

Preceptor Premium: +$2.00/hr

BSN Premium: +$1.00/hr

Relocation Assistance: Yes, financial relocation packages are available for qualifying candidates.