Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Augusta, GA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Emergency Department (Travel/Contract)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

• Minimum Experience: 2 years (1st time travelers not accepted)
• Patient Population: Adolescents to Geriatrics
• Work Setting: General Emergency Department (Non-Trauma), very large and busy with high acuity
• Certifications Required: BLS, ACLS, NIH Stroke Certification, PALS
• Stroke and STEMI Certified facility
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• ER Size: 59 beds, averaging 165-175 patients per day
• Unit Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Floating: Rare
• Holiday Work: Required to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (see below)

Major Holidays (Work Expected)

• New Year’s Eve and Day (Dec 31 - Jan 1)
• Spring Break (April 6-12, no RTO)
• Memorial Day (May 26)
• Independence Day (July 4)
• Labor Day (Sept 1)
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday (Nov 27-28)
• Christmas Eve and Day (Dec 24-25)

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before manager approval
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Certifications & Verifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
• NIH Stroke Certification
• State License Verification – Must be licensed in Georgia
• NURSYS Verification – Annual verification within 30 days prior to start
• Background Check – Comprehensive background check required within 30 days of start
• Education Verification – Degree verification required; can be pending with proof of processing
• Drug Testing – Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Physical Exam – Required within 1 year of start
• TB Testing – Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer required
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B – Series, titer, or signed declination required
  • Flu Vaccine or Declination – Required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Competency Exams (Aya Required)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (with alternative assessment if needed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (strict 3-attempt limit)
• General Competency Exam

Additional Requirements

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Skills Checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending with proof)
• Two clinical references required

Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Floating is rare
• Call requirements not specified

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced emergency department with a diverse patient population and requires strong clinical skills and certifications.