Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Cartersville, GA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Unit Details

• Patient diagnoses include General Medical-Surgical, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Radial Bands recovery (no PCI)
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• No call required
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• No block schedule requests allowed

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• First-time travel nurses accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance with all documentation and credentialing required to start on time
• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification and criminal history
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start (agency requirement)
• Drug screen (10-panel) required within 60 days of start; candidates cannot start with results pending
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB test results; TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
• Tdap vaccine highly recommended but not required for clearance

Work Expectations

• If one major holiday falls during assignment, traveler is expected to work it
• If two major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work both
• If three major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work two of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Additional Requirements

• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• Color blindness testing required; alternative assessment available if needed for blood collection tasks
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency (not client)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate as travelers
• Manager review of candidate profile and schedule fit occurs within 48 hours of confirmation
• Maximum 7-day turnaround time for credentialing (RTO)
• No clinical remediation allowed for competency exams; work remediation permitted

This position offers a night shift travel nursing opportunity in a medical-surgical unit with a focus on general med-surg care and dialysis recovery. It requires a minimum of 2 years RN experience, full compliance with credentialing and immunization requirements, and flexibility to work holidays as assigned.