Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Jasper, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Jasper, Georgia
Facility: Piedmont Mountainside Hospital

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Unit Details:

  • Weekend Schedule: Every Other Weekend
  • Call: None
  • Floating: Within facility/scope of practice and to Free-Standing ER (Elijay) as needed
• Minimum Experience: 2 years (first-time travelers accepted)
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work two of them
• Major Holidays Include:
  Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Orientation:

  • Full compliance required to start on time
  • If not compliant, start delayed by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
  • Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at same rate

Required Credentials & Compliance

Background Checks & Verifications

• Background check required within 30 days of start (must be complete prior to start)
• Education verification of related degree required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Transcript/Diploma required for Respiratory Therapists (RRTs)
• Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Two clinical references required

Licenses & Certifications

• State License: Must be licensed by the State of Georgia (for CRTs & RRTs)
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start
• ACLS: Required for RNs in ER, PACU, Pre-op, Endo, CSU, Critical Care, CVICU, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, PCU, IMCU, Labor & Delivery, RRT, CVOR, and CRT specialties
• BLS: Required for most nursing specialties (not required for Microbiology Techs and Med Techs)
• PALS: Required for RNs in PACU/Pre-op/Endo/CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER
• NRP: Required if specialty indicates (Neonatal Resuscitation)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire (no re-certification required)
• Tech Cert Verification: National allied license verification within 30 days prior to start (if applicable)
• NIH Stroke Certification: May be required depending on specialty

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs by Aya only)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates; alternative assessment available for blood collection tasks)
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by Aya only)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, ICU, PCU)

  • Candidates allowed 3 attempts; failure on third attempt results in cancellation

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required by Aya within 1 year of start (not required by client)
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months of start; chest x-ray required if past positive TB test
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Hepatitis B: Series, surface antibody titer, or signed declination required
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions
• Flu Vaccination: Required or declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31); documentation must be uploaded

Facility Policies & Documents

• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement prior to start
• Candidate must review Dress and Professional Appearance Policy

Additional Notes

• Manager reviews candidate profile within 48 hours of confirmation to determine fit
• Maximum 7-day Return to Office (RTO) policy
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to avoid delays in start date

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with clear expectations on certifications, competencies, and health requirements, suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience.