Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Augusta, GA
Host Healthcare
4x12 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 License verification required (must be licensed in Georgia)
• Annual NURSYS verification required
• Additional certifications such as EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) may be required post-hire

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:

  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for certain units)
  • Color Blind Testing
  • General Competency Exam

Work Environment

• Patient ratio: 1:6
• Unit census: 32 rooms, average daily census 29
• Unit systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Floating required
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Return to Office (RTO) policy: Maximum 7 days

Holiday Work Expectations

• 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 New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

Compliance and Onboarding

• Full compliance with documentation and certifications required to start on time
• Background check must be completed prior to start
• Drug screening (10 panel) required within 30 days of start, negative results required before starting
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• TB testing and questionnaire required
• Immunizations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination

Documentation Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID
• Background check including education verification
• Education verification or transcripts/diploma
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer

This position is suitable for nurses with at least 1 year of experience in Med Surg or related adult/geriatric care settings, who hold current BLS certification and meet the required documentation and competency standards. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment with a 1:6 patient ratio and requires flexibility for floating and holiday shifts.