ICU Registered Nurse
Stockbridge, GA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Stockbridge, Georgia

Position Overview

• Discipline: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: ICU
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Contract Length: 14 weeks

Patient Population & Unit Details

• Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit census: 24 rooms, average daily census of 19 patients
• Patient ratio: 1:2-3 (may be assigned a third patient)
• Common diagnoses: ARDS, Sepsis, Stroke, STEMI, DKA, Post-op complications, Cardiogenic shock, GIB, COPD exacerbation, Encephalopathy, Liver failure, Drug overdose, ESRD on CRRT
• Unit systems: Pyxis, Epic, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• No travel pairs allowed

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including ICU experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance & Onboarding

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• Full compliance with all onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)

Required Documentation & Health Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State ID (photo ID required)
• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start (including education verification)
• Education verification of related degree (can be pending with proof of processing)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with TB questionnaire updated annually)
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Annual NURSYS license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer (can be pending with proof)
• Two clinical references required

Competency Exams (Aya Requirements)

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (3 attempts allowed; failure on 3rd attempt results in cancellation)
• Color blind testing (alternative assessment available if needed)
• General competency exam

Additional Notes

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• Floating within the facility as needed, within scope of practice
• Call requirements not specified

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity ICU setting with a diverse adult to geriatric patient population, requiring strong critical care skills and certifications. The role supports travel nurses with a structured orientation and compliance process to ensure readiness and fit.