Medical-Surgical RN
Newnan, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Newnan, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• Patient Diagnoses include but are not limited to: Stroke, COPD, AKI, Chest Pain, Diabetes, COVID, Pneumonia, and General Medical-Surgical cases
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Holidays

• If one major holiday falls during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work it
• If two major holidays fall during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work both
• If three major holidays fall during the assignment, the traveler is 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 & Compliance

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for an 8-week assignment)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for many specialties; check specific unit requirements
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required if working in PACU, Pre-op, Endo, CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), or ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required depending on specialty
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire (no renewal required)
• State License: Must be valid and verified within 30 days prior to start (Georgia RN license required)
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by Aya for RNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required by Aya for Nursing and Allied Health)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, ICU, PCU)

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Education Verification: Verification of related degree 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)
• Driver’s License/State ID: Photo ID required
• References: Two clinical references required by Aya (not required by client)
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated within the last 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required by Aya within 1 year of start
• Negative TB Test or Chest X-Ray: PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months of start; chest x-ray required if prior positive TB test
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters may be pending if not yet eligible
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters may be pending if not yet 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 or Declination: Required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31); vaccination strongly encouraged

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Floating within the facility as needed, within scope of practice

This position offers an opportunity for registered nurses with at least 1 year of experience to work in a diverse medical-surgical environment with a variety of patient diagnoses. Prior travel experience is not required.