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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience (Medical Surgical)
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) mandatory
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification, and others may be required depending on specialty area (refer to clinical track specifics)
• State License verification within 30 days prior to start (Georgia RN license required)
• Education verification required (degree verification can be pending at start with proof it is in process)

Unit and Work Environment

• Renal Medical Surgical unit
• Patient ratio approximately 1:5-6
• 49 rooms with an average daily census of 48
• Unit systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Floating required
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)

Orientation and Compliance

• Return to Orientation (RTO) maximum 7 days
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may push start date by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)

Required Competencies and Testing

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by Aya)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for certain specialties)
• Competency Exam for Nursing and Allied Health (required by Aya)

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start (required by Aya)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (PPD, QGold, or TSpot accepted)
• 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 or signed declination required
  • Flu vaccine or declination required (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions)
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification and criminal history

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya (not required by client)
• Skills checklist within 12 months required
• Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)

This position offers a structured orientation, clear compliance requirements, and a supportive environment for travel nurses with at least 1 year of medical surgical experience.