Travel RN - Ambulatory Surgery OR
Stockbridge, GA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Setting: Ambulatory OR within Outpatient Surgery
Patient Population: Pediatrics to Geriatrics
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Certifications required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS, PALS, NRP, 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 required)
• Education verification required (degree verification or official transcripts/diploma acceptable)
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, FACIS, and education verification
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, no pending results allowed
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest x-ray (within 12 months) and TB questionnaire (updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)

Work Details

• Patient ratio: 13 rooms
• Electronic systems used: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color provided by facility
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days
• No weekend shifts required
• Floating required within OR departments
• Call requirements: Yes, late coverage to finish cases
• 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 Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day

Orientation & Compliance

• Full compliance with documentation and requirements needed to start on time
• Non-compliance results in a 2-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final manager approval

Competency Exams & Facility Policies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blind testing required; alternative assessment available if needed
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain specialties (ER, ICU, Telemetry, etc.) with up to 3 attempts allowed
• Candidate must review and sign facility Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency (not by client)
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity in a well-established healthcare system with a focus on ambulatory outpatient surgery nursing care. Candidates should be prepared for floating within OR departments and holiday work as outlined. Compliance with all credentialing, health, and competency requirements is mandatory for timely start.