Progressive Care Unit RN
Augusta, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit Type: Admit Unit with intermediate level monitoring and medical-surgical patients
• Common Diagnoses: Dysrhythmias, CHF, acute onset stroke (non-TPA), Acute Coronary Syndrome, Myocardial Ischemia
• Environment: Fast-paced with focus on patient throughput and patient-centered care
• Patient Monitoring: All patients on hardwire telemetry, self-monitored by RN
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Beds: 12
• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis
• Schedule: Friday through Sunday
• Floating: Possible during low census times
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (up to 2 holidays if 3 fall within assignment)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (1st timers accepted)
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Patient Care Skills: Monitoring interventions no more frequent than every hour, telemetry interpretation, medical-surgical nursing

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation Hours depends on contract length (e.g., 12 weeks = 12 hours)

Required Documentation & Certifications

• Valid State License (Georgia)
• Background Check (including education verification) completed prior to start
• Education Verification (degree related to specialty)
• Annual NURSYS verification
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by agency)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (3 attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation)
• Color Blind Testing (with alternative assessment if needed)
• Physical Exam (within 1 year)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable under certain conditions)
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Most recent employer verification required (can be pending at start with proof)

Additional Notes

• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Call requirements not specified

This position offers a dynamic, team-oriented environment caring for adult and geriatric patients with a variety of medical-surgical and telemetry needs. It is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience who hold current BLS and ACLS certifications. Prior travel experience is not required.