Registered Telemetry Unit Nurse | Northport, Alabama in Holt, AL

Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Deliver advanced, specialized nursing care in a dynamic trauma surgical unit dedicated to acute care trauma, orthopedic, and urology patients. This role involves working within a collaborative, interdisciplinary team to meet each patients unique needs, ensuring comprehensive and personalized care throughout their hospital stay.

Location: Northport, AL a community known for its welcoming atmosphere and access to quality healthcare services. Northport offers a blend of small-town charm with proximity to urban amenities, making it an ideal environment for healthcare professionals seeking balance and professional growth.

Responsibilities:
• Provide high-level nursing care to trauma and surgical patients with a 1:6 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Collaborate closely with family practice physicians, hospitalists, and surgical specialists.
• Float to other units and hospitals as needed to support patient care.
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient safety standards.
• Work holidays as required and every other weekend per scheduling needs.

Qualifications:
• Associate degree in nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Alabama or a Compact license (temporary licenses not accepted).
• Certification in AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) and OR Red Cross.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience, including a minimum of 1 year in trauma, orthopedic, or surgical specialty (18 months experience considered if under highest professional license).
• Valid registration with NURSYS.

Job Type: Contract with options for 36 or 48 hours per week.

Schedule:
• Holidays as required.
• Every other weekend.

This opportunity offers a chance to enhance your trauma surgical nursing expertise while working in an exceptional setting with supportive colleagues. Candidates must be flexible to float within units and hospitals during their contract.

Embrace a rewarding assignment that sharpens specialty skills and impacts patient lives profoundly. Apply today to take the next step in your nursing career in Northport, AL.