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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Newnan, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• Patient Diagnoses: Stroke, COPD, AKI, Chest Pain, Diabetes, COVID, Pneumonia, General Med Surg
• Weekend Schedule: Every Other Weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year (Unit accepts first-time travelers)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Orientation & Compliance

• Orientation: Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• RTO (Return to Office): Maximum 7 days
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule

Holiday Work Expectations

• 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

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RNs in certain specialties; check facility guidelines
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for RNs in PACU/Pre-op/Endo/CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): May be required depending on specialty
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire (no re-certification required)
• State License: Must be licensed in Georgia
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification required within 30 days prior to start
• NIH Stroke Certification: May be required depending on specialty

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)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, ICU, PCU)

Required Background & Health Documents

• Photo ID: Driver’s License or State ID required
• 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)
• 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 for all candidates, updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Hepatitis B: Series, antibody titer, or signed declination
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Flu Vaccination: Required or declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31); documentation must be uploaded

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya (not required by client)
• 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

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Floating within facility as needed
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time