Travel Registered Nurse Observation Unit Job

Atlanta, GA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – Observation Unit in Atlanta, GA. Travel assignment begins 10/05/2026 for 14 weeks. Weekly pay ranges from $2,356 to $2,442 with guaranteed 48 hours per week. Shift is Day, 12-hour shifts, 4 days per week. This is a hospital-based travel assignment supporting an observation unit that handles a range of patient acuity levels.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,356–$2,442 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Contract duration: 14 weeks
- Shift: Day, 12-hour shifts, 4 days per week
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: 28-bed inpatient Observation Unit with various acuity levels
- Holidays are an expectation

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care to adults in the observation unit, including monitoring, assessment, medication administration, and ongoing re-evaluation of status.
- Perform timely documentation in the electronic medical record and ensure accuracy of orders, MAR, and clinical notes.
- Triage and respond to changes in patient condition; escalate to the appropriate clinician as needed.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team (nursing, physicians, case management, and ancillary staff) to coordinate patient flow and discharge planning.
- Maintain patient safety and infection control practices; participate in care coordination and patient/family education; may float to other areas within competency as needed.

Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience in an acute care setting, with exposure to observation/ED-type environments.
- Certifications: BLS, ACLS, and PALS required; TNCC preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity observation unit and adapt to varying patient needs.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to staff holidays as part of assignment requirements.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 48 per week
- Contract duration: 14 weeks
- Schedule: Day, 12-hour shifts, 4 days per week
- Holiday coverage required

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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