ER Registered Nurse
Augusta, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (ER)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• 1st time travelers not accepted (prior travel experience required)

Patient Population

• Pediatrics to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Work Environment & Unit Details

• Small Emergency Room with 14 beds
• Patient ratio approximately 1:4
• Ambulance on site 24/7 for patient transport to higher level care if needed
• No IV Team; wound care done virtually
• No cafeteria; vending machines available for meals
• Orientation partly at main campus located 3 miles away
• Unit systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR, Spacelabs
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days
• Weekend shifts every other weekend
• Possible floating to main campus (3 miles away)
• No on-call requirements
• Holiday work expectations:

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

Orientation & Compliance

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance results in 2-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 12 weeks = 12 hours)

Required Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by agency)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required by agency)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ER and related units)

Health & Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (degree related to specialty)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions)

Additional Notes

• Must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency

This position is ideal for experienced travel nurses with prior ER travel assignments who meet the certification and compliance requirements and are comfortable working in a small ER setting with a diverse patient population.