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

Registered Nurse (MedSurg) - Oncology Floor

Location: Thomasville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: Oncology Floor (MedSurg RN, Every Other Week schedule)
• Start Date: Approximately 3 weeks from offer
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks with possible extension
• Schedule:

  • Every Other Week (EOW)
  • Preferred shifts: 3x12 hour shifts, will consider 4x12 hour shifts
  • Block scheduling considered
• Patient Ratio: 1:6 or 1:7 (experience with higher ratios required)
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Required Skills:

  • Telemetry
  • IV Start
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year recent MedSurg experience
  • Oncology experience highly preferred
  • Previous travel experience preferred
• EMR Systems: Cerner & Soarian
• Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs required (not provided)
• Local candidates: Must be 31-50 miles from facility (under 30 miles not considered)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Identification:

  • Proof of I9 or attestation
  • Color copy of government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • Must include SSN trace, counties, national sex offender, FACIS Level 3, nationwide check
  • Education verification required for all candidates
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Fingerprinting:

  • Georgia GCHEXS fingerprint results required for CNAs (tracking only for RNs)
  • Fingerprinting appointment must be completed promptly; 30-day grace period for results
• Education:

  • Proof of RN education (diploma or transcript accepted)
  • Third-party education verification required
• References:

  • Two recent supervisor/manager level references verified within 12 months
• Performance Evaluations:

  • Required if worked with the facility/system over 1 year
• Skills & Competency Exams:

  • Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (updated annually)
  • Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) updated annually

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - May be required depending on unit
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Not required for this role
• Other certifications (NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke, etc.) - Not required for this position

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Fit mask test completed onsite at no cost
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• TB testing: 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 accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (9/3 - 3/31) unless approved medical/religious exemption
• COVID-19 vaccine not required but proof of vaccination, exemption, or declination must be collected

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of assigned HealthStream modules prior to first day
• Submission of a passport-style photo for badge within 24 hours of signing
• Compliance with facility dress code (royal blue scrubs)
• Completion of facility-specific forms (IS115, IS119) with wet or DocuSign signatures
• Flu exemption forms if applicable

Additional Notes

• Minimal to no Return to Origin (RTO) allowed; must be included on submission
• Candidates must carry photo ID during hours of service
• Previous travel experience preferred but not mandatory
• Must be willing to comply with all facility-specific onboarding and compliance requirements

This position is ideal for experienced MedSurg RNs with oncology experience who are comfortable with higher patient ratios and block scheduling on a travel contract basis.