PCU Registered Nurse
Cartersville, GA
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Registered Nurse – PCU (Progressive Care Unit)

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 9 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 1 year in specialty; first-time travelers accepted
• Holidays: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it; if 2 holidays, work both; if 3 holidays, work 2 of them
• Orientation: Non-billable orientation hours proportional to contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays may push start by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Locals: Accepted at same rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Screening Requirements

Background Checks

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification of related degree
• Background must be complete prior to start; no pending background checks allowed for this facility

Health and Immunizations

• Physical exam within 12 months of start (required by agency, not client)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months; if previously positive, must provide proof of positive test and negative chest x-ray within 6 months
• TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tdap (Tdap highly recommended but not required)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)

Drug Testing

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start, including:
  Amphetamines, Methamphetamines, Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Cocaine, Opiates, Methadone, Phencyclidine, Propoxyphene, THC (Marijuana)
• Instant drug screen acceptable
• Candidates cannot start with results pending

Competency Exams (Agency Required)

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for PCU) with up to 3 attempts allowed; failure on third attempt results in cancellation
• Color blind testing required; alternative assessment available for blood collection tasks if needed

Additional Requirements

• Review and sign facility Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Two clinical references required by agency (not client)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

Notes

• Manager reviews candidate profile within 48 hours of confirmation to ensure fit for unit/schedule/expertise
• Maximum 7-day response time for offer acceptance (RTO)
• If assignment includes major holidays, traveler is expected to work as outlined above
• Non-billable orientation hours scale with contract length
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to avoid start delays

This position offers a night shift travel opportunity in a Progressive Care Unit with a supportive environment for first-time travel nurses.