Travel Cardiac Stepdown RN
Thomasville, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Thomasville, Georgia

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Location: Thomasville, Georgia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
• Start Date: Approximately 3 weeks from offer
• Shift: Night shift
• Schedule: Every Other Weekends (EOW), Holidays
• Unit: CPU (Cardiac Progressive Unit)
• Extension: Possible extension available
• Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs required (not provided)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 3+ years recent Stepdown experience
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Skills: Intermediate/Advanced Family Medicine (FM), Telemetry, IV Start
• EMR system used: Cerner

Residency and Travel Requirements

• Candidates living within 31-50 miles of the facility qualify for local rate and are accepted.
• Candidates living less than 30 miles from the facility are not accepted as travelers.
• Verification of residence required (Driver’s License and NURSYS verification).

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Must include SSN Trace, Counties, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, Nationwide checks
• Education verification required for all candidates (Diploma or Transcript accepted)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Fingerprinting: Georgia GCHEXS fingerprint results required for CNAs; process details provided for RNs
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• References: Two recent supervisor/manager level references verified within 12 months
• Performance and internal evaluations required if previously worked with the facility over 1 year

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit test completed onsite at no cost
• Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 30 days of start; no PPDs accepted
• TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (9/3 - 3/31) unless approved medical/religious exemption
• COVID-19 vaccination not required; proof of vaccine, exemption, or declination must be collected

Competency and Training Requirements

• Annual updates required for:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Competency Exam
  • Core Parts I, II, and III
• Facility-specific HealthStream modules must be completed prior to first day
• OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission annual training or signed attestation required

Facility Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge: Must be submitted within 24 hours of signing; passport-style photo required
• Various facility-specific forms (IS115, IS119) must be completed and signed (wet ink or DocuSign)
• Dress code must be reviewed by candidate
• Flu exemption forms must be completed if requesting exemption

This position requires a highly qualified RN with stepdown experience, appropriate certifications, and compliance with extensive background, health, and training requirements. The assignment is a 13-week travel contract on night shift with holiday and weekend coverage.