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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Facility: Hospital setting with adult to geriatric 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
• Unit Bed Count: 34 beds, average daily census 27
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Work Schedule:

  • Every other weekend required
  • Floating within the facility required
  • No call requirements
  • Required to work major holidays depending on assignment length (see below)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Clinical & Work Environment

• Common 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:
  Nasogastric tubes (NGT), chest tubes, feeding tubes, wound vacs
• Electronic Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Holiday Work Expectations

• 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 two of them

Major Holidays Include:

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

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Other certifications may be required depending on specialty and unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) - verify based on clinical track

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with credentialing and onboarding required to start on time; delays may push start date by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final manager approval
• Locals accepted at same rate

Orientation & Competency Requirements

• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)
• Competency exams required for nursing staff (medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG competency, color blind testing, general competency exam)
• Physical exam and health screenings required prior to start or within specified timeframes

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification and criminal history
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, no pending results allowed
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• TB testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start

Documentation & Verification

• State nursing license verification within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required)
• Annual NURSYS verification
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending with proof)

Additional Notes

• Floating within the facility is required
• No call responsibilities
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

This position offers a dynamic adult-geriatric patient care environment with a variety of acute diagnoses and procedures, requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility. Compliance with all credentialing, health, and competency requirements is mandatory for timely onboarding.