PACU Registered Nurse
Conyers, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Conyers, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Unit Details

• Weekend coverage rotation: 24-hour call shift on Saturday or Sunday (7 AM to 7 AM next day)
• Requirement: 2 weekend call shifts in a 6-week period
• Call shifts: 7-8 call shifts in a 6-week period
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (first-time travelers accepted)

Work Expectations

• Must work major holidays if they fall within the assignment period:

  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
  • New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Locals accepted at the same rate

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RNs in many specialties including ER, PACU, Critical Care, Labor & Delivery, etc.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for RNs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for RNs in PACU, ER, and other pediatric-accepting areas
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required if applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire (no renewal required)
• State License: Must be licensed in Georgia
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Tech Cert Verification: National certification verification if applicable

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing by Aya)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, and related specialties)

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required by Aya within 1 year of start
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray: Within 12 months of start; can start with TB test pending if questionnaire on file
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Flu Vaccination or Declination: Required for 2025-26 flu season

Background Checks and Documentation

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including criminal and education verification
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

Additional Notes

• Weekend and call shift requirements are specific and must be adhered to
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length (e.g., 10 hours for a 10-week assignment)
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to avoid delays in start date