ER Registered Nurse
Augusta, GA
Wayward Medical
3x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Job Opportunity: ER Registered Nurse

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in a small Emergency Room with 14 beds, serving patients from pediatrics to geriatrics.
• Ambulance on site 24/7 for patient transport to higher-level care if needed.
• No IV team; wound care provided virtually.
• Orientation partly at a nearby larger hospital campus (~3 miles away).
• Patient-to-nurse ratio: 1:4.
• Unit uses Epic, Pyxis, SBAR, and Spacelabs systems.
• Scrub color: Navy Blue.
• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7 PM to 7 AM).
• Weekend work: Every other weekend.
• Floating: Possible to the nearby larger hospital campus.
• Call: None required.
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day). If multiple holidays fall in the assignment, work expectations increase accordingly.
• Return to Orientation (RTO): Maximum 7 days allowed; blackout dates during Spring Break (April 4-12).

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, with at least some experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current PALS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Must comply fully with all onboarding and credentialing requirements to start on time; delays result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling.
• Two clinical references required by agency.
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance.

Work Environment & Culture

• Small ER setting with a close-knit team.
• No cafeteria on site; vending machines available for meals.
• Orientation includes time at a larger nearby hospital campus.
• Floating to larger campus possible, providing exposure to a broader patient population.

This position is ideal for experienced ER Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a smaller ER setting with a diverse patient population and a supportive team environment.