Medical Surgical RN
Augusta, GA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit Census: 32 rooms, average daily census of 29
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Electronic Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Call Requirements: None
• Holiday Work: If one major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it; if two, expected to work both; if three, expected to work two.
• Major Holidays Include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days; blackout dates during Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Experience in Charge Nurse roles
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Full compliance with all documentation and credentialing required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• State license verification and annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (required by agency, not client)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months, plus annual TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with boosters as needed
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Competency exams required by agency: medication/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG (specific to Telemetry and related units)
• Color blind testing required
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Two clinical references required

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Floating within the facility as needed
• No call requirements
• Aya offer process includes manager review within 48 hours after candidate confirmation to ensure fit with unit/schedule/expertise

This position is ideal for RNs with Med Surg experience seeking a travel contract in a hospital setting with adult to geriatric patients, who are comfortable working night shifts and managing a variety of clinical skills and patient care responsibilities.