Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Stockbridge, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Facility: Hospital in Georgia (Travel assignment)

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 14 weeks
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Minimum Experience: 2 years (1st time travelers accepted)
• Patient Diagnoses:

  • Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Small Bowel Obstruction
  • Pneumonia, COPD exacerbation, Sepsis
  • Hypertension, Hypo/Hyperglycemia
  • Prostatectomy, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy
  • Ostomy creation/reversal, Exploratory Laparotomy, Bowel resections
• Equipment Used: NGT, chest tubes, feeding tubes, wound vacs
• Unit Bed Count: 34 beds, average daily census 27
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within the facility
• Call Requirements: None
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include:

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

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications may be required or preferred depending on specialty and unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP)

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance results in a 2-week start delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)

Screening & Competencies

• Clinical screening required to determine clinical fit
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color Blind Testing required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units (Tele, ICU, ER, etc.) with up to 3 attempts allowed
• Competency exams required for nursing staff

Health & Background Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start
• Education Verification: Required, can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, no pending results allowed
• TB Testing: PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Vaccinations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Required, can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• Must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies

This position offers a challenging and diverse adult/geriatric patient population with a variety of acute diagnoses and surgical cases in a well-supported hospital setting using Epic and other clinical systems. The role requires flexibility with floating and holiday work, and a strong commitment to compliance and competency standards.