Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Augusta, GA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• 1st time travelers accepted
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification, and others may be required depending on specialty area (refer to clinical track requirements)
• State RN license verification required (Georgia)
• Annual NURSYS verification required
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season
• Other certifications such as EFM, Tech Cert Verification, and Drug Testing required as per facility policy

Skills and Competencies

• Experience with Med Surg diagnoses
• Skills required:

  • Isolation Precautions
  • Wound Care/Wound Vac
  • Nasal Cannula, High Flow Nasal Cannula
  • Chest Tubes
  • Starting IVs
  • PICC Line Management
  • Blood Product Administration
  • Feeding Tube Care and Management
• Competency exams required for medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, and color blindness testing
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system required

Work Environment

• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:6
• Unit size: 32 rooms, average daily census 29
• Floating required
• Every other weekend work required
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays depending on number falling within assignment period

Orientation and Compliance

• Return to Orientation (RTO) maximum 7 days
• Full compliance with documentation and certifications required prior to start
• Background check, education verification, drug testing, and health documents must be completed before start or within specified grace periods

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or titers required for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start

Additional Notes

• Facility requires review and signing of Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• Skills checklist and work history verification required, can be pending at start with proof of processing

This position is suitable for registered nurses with at least 1 year of experience in Med Surg or similar adult/geriatric care settings, who are comfortable with a variety of clinical skills and certifications, and who can comply with detailed onboarding and compliance requirements.