Local Contract Nurse RN - Acute Care - $45-50 per hour
Company: Nucleus Healthcare
Location: Macon
Posted on: July 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Nucleus Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN Acute
Care for a local contract nursing job in Macon, Georgia. Job
Description & Requirements Specialty: Acute Care Discipline: RN
Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment
Type: Local Contract Nucleus Healthcare is seeking an Registered
Nurse for an 13-week contract assignment at a facility in Macon, GA
Job Title: Registered Nurse Shift Schedule: 3x12 Days Location:
Macon, GA Promotes Patient and Employee Safety – Focused on 10 Foot
Circle of Safety and displays safety awareness in all of the below
key areas: • Safe Patient Handling • Materials Handling •
Infectious Diseases • Slips/Trips and Falls • Work Environment
Follows all hospital guidelines outlining standards of personal
appearance, attendance and punctuality. Based on the Competency
Program established for direct care providers, possesses the skills
and competencies necessary to perform job function in accordance
with population served criteria. JOB-SPECIFIC DUTIES/COMPETENCIES
Performs a nursing assessment on all patients within 8 hours of
admission. The data collected forms the basis of an individualized
plan of care. Identifies teaching needs and goals related to the
diagnosis of each patient from the nursing admission assessment and
by collaborating with patient/family and the Interdisciplinary
team. Provides patient information and status in a timely manner
for the Initial Team Conference and for Re-evaluation Team
Conferences on a weekly basis. Responsible and accountable for
accurate, succinct and timely documentation of all assessments,
interventions and patient’s response in the medical record in
accordance with policy. Participates in the patient rehabilitation
program on an assigned unit. Is responsible and accountable for
direct patient care by utilizing the nursing process of assessing,
planning, implementing and evaluating patient care with a priority
on the education of the patient/family/significant other based on
the health care needs identified. Uses a positive and encouraging
approach to achieve patient goals and quality outcomes. Initiates
discharge planning on all patients from the day of admission.
Initiates patient teaching in anticipation of the discharge date.
Communicates all pertinent information regarding changes in
patient’s status from one care provider to another, to support
continuity of care and patient safety. This includes the attending
physician and the Charge Nurse. Seeks consultation from more senior
nursing staff in support of complex clinical decision-making.
Provides direction, training and supervision of ancillary nursing
personnel by utilizing problem solving techniques in decision
making, organizing, setting priorities and using time effectively.
Delegates appropriately. Provides for and assures personal and
environmental safety in accordance with hospital and nursing
policies and procedures. Positively contributes to the functioning
of the unit by providing calm direction and reassurance to
ancillary staff, other departments, patients and families.
Participates in team building activities on the unit to create a
positive and efficient work environment. Maintains communication
with manager and senior nursing staff related to service needs such
as necessary supplies, equipment (including repairs) and clinical
training in order to effectively complete assigned duties. Provides
care in a cost effective manner while promoting quality patient
outcomes, monitors supplies and charges. Assumes charge
responsibility following orientation period as requested.
Identifies and initiates own professional growth, actively pursuing
professional development through continuing education and self
study. Prioritizes activities and plans for effective use of time
and staff in meeting patient needs. Performs other duties as
requested. Additional Qualifications BLS Certification Required
Prior to First Shift ACLS Required Prior to First Shift (CIRH ONLY)
Minimum Two (2) Years Bedside Clinical Experience (Highly Desired)
Nucleus Healthcare Job ID 3643. About Nucleus Healthcare Nucleus
Healthcare is a staffing and recruitment agency partnering with
top-tier healthcare and life sciences facilities and organizations
to deliver quality candidates looking for meaningful employment. We
have permanent placement and long-contract jobs nationwide in
nursing, allied health, healthcare operations and hospitality, and
life sciences. Our vision of redefining the way healthcare does
business is what fuels our mission to empower the people who power
healthcare. Connect with a Nucleus recruiter who will partner with
you to differentiate every step of your job search process today! ?
Benefits: Ask your Nucleus Healthcare recruiter about the benefits
offered by the facility/organization you are interested in applying
for. Nucleus Healthcare offers a generous $1,000 referral bonus.
Benefits Referral bonus
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