ICU Registered Nurse (Adult/Geriatric)
Stockbridge, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Facility: Hospital setting (Adult to Geriatrics patient population)

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 14 weeks
• Minimum Experience: 2 years (1st time travelers accepted)
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Typical Diagnoses: ARDS, Sepsis, Stroke, STEMI, DKA, Post-op complications, Cardiogenic shock, GIB, COPD exacerbation, encephalopathy, Liver failure, Drug overdose, ESRD on CRRT
• Ratio / Census: 1:2-3 (may take a 3rd patient); 24 rooms with average daily census of 19
• Scheduling: Block scheduling not guaranteed; every other weekend required; floating within facility required
• Call Requirements: Not specified
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (up to two if three fall within contract)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Uniform: Navy blue scrubs
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, Epic, SBAR

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Orientation & Compliance

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance push start date by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 hours for 14-week assignment)
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final manager approval

Floating & Scheduling Notes

• Floating within the facility is required
• No travel pairs allowed, even if paired on different units

Health & Background Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including national and county criminal searches, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and education verification
• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of 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 required
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Flu Vaccine: Required or signed declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing required; alternative assessment available if needed
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for applicable units (Tele, ICU, ER, etc.) with up to 3 attempts allowed
• General competency exam required for nursing staff

Additional Requirements

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required
• Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic adult to geriatric patient care environment with a variety of acute diagnoses, requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility in scheduling and floating. Compliance with all certifications, health screenings, and competency exams is mandatory for assignment start and continuation.