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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Monroe, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Weekend shifts every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (first-time travelers accepted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Clinical Screening

• Candidates will undergo a clinical review to determine fit.
• Final decision made by the manager after clinical pass and meeting guidelines.

Holidays

• If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler is expected to work it.
• If 2 major holidays fall, traveler must work both.
• If 3 major holidays fall, traveler must work 2 of them.
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day.

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time.
• Non-compliance results in a 2-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule.
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks).

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RNs in specialties such as 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 areas accepting pediatric patients.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required if applicable by specialty.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire for applicable staff.
• State License: Must be valid and verified within 30 days prior to start (Georgia RN license required).
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for RNs by the agency.
• Color Blind Testing: Required for all candidates; alternative evaluation available if needed.
• Competency Exam: Required for nursing staff by the agency.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, and related specialties; up to 3 attempts allowed.

Required Health Documents

• Physical Exam: Must be current within 1 year of start.
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; chest x-ray if previously positive. TB Questionnaire required annually.
• 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 pending results.
• Flu Vaccination: Required or declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31).

Additional Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification.
• References: Two clinical references required by the agency.
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated within the last 12 months.
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing.

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate as travelers.
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum of 7 days.
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance.

This position is suitable for Registered Nurses with at least 1 year of experience, including first-time travel nurses, seeking a 12-week travel assignment in Georgia.