Medical-Surgical RN (Renal/Dialysis)
Stockbridge, GA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Experience & Patient Population

• Minimum Experience: 2 years (1st time travelers accepted)
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) mandatory
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification, and others may be required depending on specialty (refer to clinical track guidelines)
• State License verification required within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license mandatory)
• Education verification required (degree or equivalent certification)

Clinical Skills & Work Setting

• Med/Surg with focus on renal care
• Hemodialysis catheter management
• Manual Peritoneal Dialysis / PD cycler
• Experience with Sepsis, Tele Monitoring, Alcohol Withdrawal (CIWA), UTI, Chronic Kidney Disease, Hypertension emergencies
• Patient ratio: 1:6
• Unit census: 20 rooms, average daily census 18
• Unit systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy, white, or combinations

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Call: None
• Holidays: Required to work major holidays during assignment (expectation varies based on number of holidays in assignment period)

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., 14 weeks = 14 hours)

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification, and others
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific protocols if positive history)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations required or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • 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)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for RNs
• Color Blind Testing required for all candidates
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for Telemetry, Med-Surg Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac step-down, ICU, PCU
• General competency exam required for nursing and allied health staff

Additional Notes

• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final manager approval
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency (not client)
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (can be pending with proof running)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a renal-focused Med/Surg environment with a supportive team and established protocols, ideal for experienced RNs seeking travel assignments in Georgia.