Critical Care Float RN
Fayetteville, GA
Olaro
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float - Registered Nurse

Location: Fayetteville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Unit Details

• All ICU/IMCU units
• Patient diagnoses include but are not limited to: Pneumonia, Sepsis, Renal issues, Pancreatitis, General surgeries (pre/post), Orthopedics, COPD, COVID-19, GI issues, and Sickle Cell Crisis

Schedule

• Monday through Thursday
• No weekends required
• No on-call duties
• Floating within the facility and scope of practice

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience required
• Unit accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for critical care specialties
• Other certifications may be required depending on specialty area (e.g., PALS, NRP) – refer to clinical track requirements

Clinical Screening

• Candidates will undergo a clinical screening to determine fit and compliance with guidelines before final approval

Orientation & Compliance

• Full compliance with documentation and certifications required to start on time
• Orientation hours are proportional to contract length (e.g., 8 hours for an 8-week assignment)
• Return to Orientation (RTO) maximum of 7 days if needed

Holiday Work Expectations

• If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler is expected to work it
• If 2 major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work both
• If 3 major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is 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

Required Documentation & Health Screenings

• Valid State License verification (Georgia) within 30 days prior to start
• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification (degree or equivalent) required; can be pending with proof of processing
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations: MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B (or declination)
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant acceptable under certain conditions)
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending with proof)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for RNs
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for ICU, IMCU, Telemetry, ER, and related units (3 attempts allowed)
• Color blind testing required for all candidates

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate
• Floating duties are within the facility and scope of practice
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of critical care experience who is open to travel assignments and floating within ICU/IMCU units. Prior travel experience is not required.