Medical-Surgical RN (Peritoneal Dialysis)
Newnan, GA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Newnan, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Unit Details

• Patient Diagnoses: General medical surgical & Peritoneal dialysis
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (first-time travelers accepted)

Assignment Expectations

• RTO (Return to Office): Maximum 7 days
• Holidays:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler 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 Hours: Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule

Required Credentials & Certifications

• Licenses:

  • State License verification within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required for CRTs & RRTs)
  • Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for many specialties including ER, Critical Care, Labor & Delivery, etc.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required except for Microbiology Techs and Med Techs
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for RN’s in PACU/Pre-op/Endo/CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required as per specialty
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Online course required within a few months of hire; no re-certification required
  • Tech Cert Verification (National) – If applicable, within 30 days prior to start
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs by Aya)
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates; alternative assessment available if needed)
  • Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by Aya)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, ICU, PCU, etc.) – 3 attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation

Background & Compliance Requirements

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

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification (degree verification required; can be pending with proof)
• Transcript/Diploma required for RRTs
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (required by Aya, not client)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start (PPD, QGold, or TSpot)
• TB Questionnaire required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions
• Flu Vaccination or Declination required for flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya (not required by client)
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Candidate profile reviewed by manager within 48 hours after confirmation to determine fit
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time

This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive hospital environment with a variety of medical-surgical and dialysis patients, with clear expectations for certifications, compliance, and professional standards.