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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Newnan, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit Details

• Patient Diagnoses: General medical surgical & Peritoneal dialysis
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (first-time travelers accepted)

Assignment Expectations

• RTO (Return to Office): Maximum 7 days
• Holidays:

  • 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 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include:
  Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day
• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience
• Certifications (as applicable to specialty):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – online course required within a few months of hire
  • State License (Georgia) verification within 30 days prior to start
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) within 30 days prior to start
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
  • Tech Certification Verification (if applicable)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by Aya for RNs and LVNs)
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for certain specialties like Tele, ICU, ER, etc.)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Transcript/Diploma required for Respiratory Therapists (RRTs)
• Full compliance with facility policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (or proof of positive TB with negative chest X-ray within 6 months)
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination required (strongly encouraged during flu season Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions)

Additional Requirements

• Two clinical references required (Aya requirement)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)

Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Manager review of candidate profile within 48 hours after confirmation
• Aya offer contingent on passing clinical and meeting facility requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive hospital environment with a variety of medical-surgical and dialysis patients, with clear expectations for certifications, compliance, and health documentation.