The RN provides high-quality, individualized acute care to patients and families within an interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include performing the nursing process, coordinating safe patient care, and participating in evidence-based practice and shared governance.
How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Night (United States of America) **Contract will be at Spalding Medical Center in Griffin, GA Shift: 7p-7a *Previous Travel experience strongly preferred. **A 13 week contract is required during surge season (Oct-March) BEFORE a candidate can be considered for PRN shifts during non-peak months. Program Commitment:
Team Members are required to complete: 1 (one) 13-week assignment between Oct 1st – March 31st (surge season) each year, with the option to work additional 8-13 week contracts in between.
While on assignment, Team Members will be scheduled 36 hours/week.
Team Members function under a contingency staffing model as a PRN Team Member (since only held to 1 contract per year), with no guaranteed hours, and no benefits offered.
All scheduling is done at the unit level, with no self scheduling.
Team Members are required to work 3 (three) Mondays and/or Fridays, and 3 (three) Saturdays and/or Sundays in a 4-week scheduling period. Job Summary:
The Extended Assignment RN Clinical Nurse- Acute Care is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families, and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care.
They practice in a clinical environment that is administered by Nurse Managers and other leaders and is supported through the WellStar Shared Governance Model.
The framework for practice is steered by the WellStar Professional Practice Model, 5-Star Nursing and evidence-based practice and research.
RN competencies are derived from these models and supported by the WellStar Core Competencies.
It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.
As a member of the patient services team, it is expected that the individual upholds the voice of the patient, system policies and procedures while supporting service excellence goals.
Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions
Exemplary Practice and Outcomes
Performs the Nursing Process (assessment; diagnosis; identification of outcomes; planning;
implementation and evaluation) in the performance of clinical care using evidence base practice, uses
analytical/critical thinking and insuring that care is individualized; coordinating care through effective
partnerships recognizing that caring is central to achieve optimal patient care outcomes
Provides relationship-based patient centered care that is consistent with population specific
characteristics (e.g. age, gender, disease, etc.) in a manner that adapts service delivery to reflect an
understanding of cultural diversity
Always partners with the patient and significant others (as appropriate) using such appropriate method
for setting and purpose (e.g., bedside shift report; interdisciplinary rounds; just in time and planned
patient teaching; keeping the patient and significant others updated and making the patients goals the
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focus of the plan of care.
Practices using current clinical practice standards. Teamwork and Collaboration
Coordinates the delivery and documentation of safe quality patient care that promotes the professional
care delivery model. This includes, but is not limited to diverse and inclusive interdisciplinary
communication methods (interdisciplinary rounds, case review, etc.); completion of timely
documentation and promotion of a respectful, inclusive clinical environment
Demonstrates teamwork and collaboration by practicing in a manner that is fiscally responsible and
promotes the recruitment and retention of all healthcare team members.
Participates and supports performance improvement inclusive of all stakeholders, research
and research utilization to promote safe, quality patient care including initiating and/or leading
such activities as well as, promoting an inter/intra-disciplinary process and actively
supports/participates in shared governance at all levels in the system. Professional Development and Initiative
Completes all initial and ongoing professional competency assessment, required mandatory education,
Required Minimum Education
Associate's Degree Graduate of an accredited/approved school of nursing Required Bachelor's Degree Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing Preferred
Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)
All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated. Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor Reg Nurse (Single State) or RN - Multi-state Compact Advanced Cardiac Life Support or ACLS - Instructor or ACLS - Provisional
Additional License(s) and Certification(s): National certification in area of specialty preferred Upon Hire Preferred
Required Minimum Experience
Minimum 1 year of Experience Required **Previous travel contract experience strongly preferred.
Required Minimum Skills
Ability to read, write and speak English language, optimize the use of technology to support clinical care and holds basic computer skills.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative skills along with customer service skills required.
Ability to function in a fast paced environment and respond to emergencies in using a decisive, composed and respectful manner.
Possess excellent time management skills. practices nursing using evidence and analytical skills along with possessing strong critical thinking skills.
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Requirements
Candidates must have an Associate's degree in nursing, a valid RN license, and BLS and ACLS certifications. A minimum of one year of experience is required, with previous travel contract experience strongly preferred.
associate degree
bachelor degree
Customer Service
Time Management
Patient Assessment
Emergency Response
Clinical Documentation
Critical Thinking
Nursing Process
Patient Centered Care
Interdisciplinary Communication
Collaborative Skills
Posting details
Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Griffin, Georgia
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
population specific education.
Serves as a preceptor and/or or mentor for other professional nurses (and staff or students for
all disciplines) to ensure that there is a current and future qualified workforce; modeling the
professional practice of nursing and creating a healthy work environment Evidence Based Practice and Research
Promotes Evidence based practice, nursing research and performance improvement in nursing.
Participates in activities such as value analysis as part of the decision making process in evaluating
patient care products.
Upholds all health care system/organizational policies and procedures and clinical competencies put
forth by this job description and professional association including legal, regulatory and accreditation
requirements and standards ensuring by way of example, such goals as TJC Patient Safety Goals and
WellStar Health Systems safety absolutes
Participates in data collection, poses relevant clinical questions to advanced evidence based
practice. Consults appropriate experts and uses appropriate resources and evidence to
address practice questions. Resources and Support
Proactively plans for the care of patients across the care continuum in the course of giving direct
patient care.
Participates in the development of protocols and procedures when called upon or through self-
initiation in collaboration with care managers and other members of the health care team to achieve
best practice outcomes (i.e., decrease in re-admission rates; avoidable days; adverse events; etc.).
Supports efficient and effective use of human and material resources.
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