Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Stockbridge, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Facility Type: Level 3 Trauma Center (in process), Primary Stroke, CHF, STEMI, Chest Pain Center

Job Details

• Patient Population: Neonates to Geriatrics
• Minimum Experience: 2 years (1st time travelers accepted)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 18 weeks
• Shift Details:

  • Ratio: 1:4
  • Unit Census: 59 rooms, ~250 visits/day
  • Weekends: Every other weekend
  • Floating: Yes
  • Call: None
  • Holidays: Required to work major holidays during assignment (see below)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - online course required within a few months of hire

Systems & Tools

• Epic
• Pyxis
• SBAR

Holiday Work Expectations

If 1 major holiday falls during assignment: work it
If 2 major holidays fall: work both
If 3 major holidays fall: work two of the three

Major Holidays Include:

• New Year’s Eve & Day
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving & Black Friday
• Christmas Eve & Day

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance results in 2-week push back due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 18 hours for 18-week assignment)

Screening & Hiring Process

• Clinical screen required to determine fit
• Locals accepted at same rate

Required Documents & Verifications

• Photo ID: Driver’s License or State ID
• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification
• Education Verification: Degree verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• State License: Georgia RN license verification within 30 days prior to start
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start; cannot start with results pending
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination
  • Flu Vaccine or Declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)

Competency Exams (Aya Required)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (with alternative assessment if needed)
• Competency Exam (Nursing and Allied)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, ICU, PCU) - max 3 attempts allowed

Additional Notes

• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya (not client)
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Required for most recent employer; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

This position offers a diverse patient population and a dynamic work environment in a trauma and specialty care setting, suitable for experienced RNs seeking travel assignments in Georgia.