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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• Patient Diagnoses: General Medical-Surgical, Peritoneal Dialysis, Radial Bands Recovery (no PCI)
• Weekend Schedule: Every Other Weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Work Requirements

• 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
• RTO (Return to Office) Policy: Maximum 7 days
• Full compliance with onboarding required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for many specialties; confirm if required for this role
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required if working in PACU/Pre-op/Endo/CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): May be required depending on specialty area
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire if applicable
• State License: Must be licensed in Georgia
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification required within 30 days prior to start

Required Competencies

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

Background and Compliance

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days of start, including 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 certain specialties (e.g., RRTs)
• Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy: Must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Health 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 TB questionnaire on file
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters may be allowed post-start if eligible
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters may be 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; cannot start with results pending
• Flu Vaccination or Declination: Required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31); vaccination strongly encouraged

History and Verification

• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated within 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)

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Floating may be required within the facility as needed and within scope of practice

This position offers a diverse medical-surgical experience with opportunities for first-time travel nurses and requires compliance with a comprehensive set of certifications, competencies, and health documentation.