IMCU Stepdown Registered Nurse
Thomasville, GA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Thomasville, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Assignment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Unit: IMCU Stepdown
• Shift: Days, some weekends and holidays
• Schedule Options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts
• Start Date: Approximately 3 weeks from offer
• Possible extension after initial 13-week assignment
• Minimal to no Return to Origin (RTO)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 1 year recent Critical Care & ICU experience (highest required experience)
• Skills:

  • Intermediate Frequency Monitoring (FM)
  • IV Start
  • Lab Draws/Sample Collection
  • Experience titrating critical drips
• Prior travel experience preferred (not required)

Additional Requirements

• Must wear Royal Blue scrubs (not provided)
• Candidates within 30 miles of facility will not be accepted
• Candidates 31-50 miles away may have pay adjustments (not included here)

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Proof of I9 or Attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (color copy required)
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation
• Residency Declaration Form (if working on a compact license)
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, updated for renewals
• Proof of education (Diploma or Transcript accepted)
• Fingerprinting per Georgia GCHEXS system (with 30-day grace period for results)
• 3rd party education verification required
• Annual OSHA, HIPAA & Joint Commission training attestation or testing
• Primary source verification of state license
• NURSYS verification for RNs
• Annual medication/pharmacology competency exam
• Annual competency exams (Core Part I, II, III)
• Facility-specific HealthStream modules must be completed prior to start
• Time-sensitive photo for badge (passport-style, no selfies)
• Facility-specific forms (IS115, IS119) must be completed and signed (wet ink or DocuSign)
• Dress code review required
• Flu vaccine required during flu season unless approved medical/religious exemption
• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit test completed onsite at no cost
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• TB testing: QGold or TSPOT within 30 days of start (no PPDs accepted)
• Immunizations or titers required for: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
• Two recent supervisor/manager references verified within 12 months
• Performance and internal evaluations if previously worked with the facility over 1 year

Notes

• Candidates must be able to complete fingerprinting promptly; out-of-state candidates must be willing to travel to Georgia for fingerprinting or complete the mailed packet process.
• Flu vaccine deadline is November 21st; documentation must be on file for clearance after this date.
• References and evaluations are critical; unsatisfactory references may result in termination.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs looking for a travel assignment in Georgia with a reputable medical center, offering a structured schedule and comprehensive compliance requirements.