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The state of Mississippi, specifically the Mississippi State Hospital located in Pike County, is seeking to procure contract weekend Registered Nurses (RNs) for the Jaquith Nursing Home. This opportunity, identified as RFX3150006122, requires hiring five weekend RNs to work two or more weekends per month, with shifts ranging from 24-40 hours per weekend. Qualified candidates must possess an unrestricted Mississippi Nursing License and American Heart Association BLS and/or ACLS certifications, with additional TB or crisis prevention certification considered advantageous. The key deliverables include providing nursing care during weekend shifts, covering a minimum of six state-mandated holidays including either Christmas or Thanksgiving. Interested candidates must submit a comprehensive application package including a resume, three letters of recommendation, proof of education, and all relevant certifications. Applications are due by noon on February 17th, 2025, and can be hand-delivered to the Personnel Department at 3550 HWY 468 West, Whitfield, MS 39193. Interested parties can obtain additional information by contacting Katrina Fields via phone at (601-351-8239) or email at Katrina.Fields@msh.ms.gov.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations are explicitly mentioned, the contract offers a competitive hourly rate of $42 per hour for weekend RN work. The opportunity appears to be open to individual licensed nursing professionals who meet the specified qualifications. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure. The potential total contract value would depend on the number of weekends worked and hours per weekend, with each RN potentially earning between $2,688 to $4,480 per weekend, depending on the 24-40 hour work range. The contract is structured as a flexible weekend staffing arrangement for the Jaquith Nursing Home, with the potential for ongoing work for qualified candidates who can consistently meet the hospital's staffing needs and maintain the required professional certifications.