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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Job Summary

• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Minimum Specialty Experience Required: 1 year
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st timers accepted)
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:8 (16 rooms, average daily census of 16)
• Floating: Yes, within the facility as needed
• Call Requirements: None
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Holiday Work: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (up to two holidays if three fall within contract)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Additional certifications may be required depending on specialty area (e.g., ACLS, PALS) — verify based on clinical track.

Work Environment & Skills

• Team nursing model: Each RN responsible for assessments and oversight of 8 patients, working alongside LPN/Paramedic and PCT for tasks and medication administration
• Common patient diagnoses: Chest pain, CHF, ESRD, anemia, abdominal pain
• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance with documentation and certifications required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Clinical screening required to determine clinical fit before final manager approval

Orientation & Training

• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 16 hours for 16-week assignment)
• Competency exams required (medication test, dysrhythmia/EKG competency, color blind testing)
• Physical exam, drug testing, and health document requirements must be met prior to or shortly after start

Health & Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (can be pending with proof of processing)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• Drug screen (10 panel) within 30 days of start, negative result required before starting
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu seasonal vaccination or declination
• TB questionnaire required annually

Additional Notes

• References: 2 clinical references required
• Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending with proof)
• Dress and professional appearance policy must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Code of conduct must be reviewed and signed prior to start

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of experience in adult to geriatric patient care, comfortable working in a team nursing environment with a moderate patient load, and able to meet comprehensive compliance and health requirements.