ER RN
Fayetteville, GA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - ER

Overview

• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Contract length: 12 weeks
• Shift: Night (3x12 hours), 19:00 to 07:00
• Hours: 12 per day, 36 per week
• Weekend: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Locals: Accepted

Experience Requirements

• Minimum experience: 2 years
• Travel experience: Unit does not accept first-time travelers
• RTO: Maximum of 7 days per contract

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• ED - Emergency Department (2 years of experience)
• ED - Emergency Department experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or RQI
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or RQI
• PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross or RQI
• NIHSS
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Experience with Epic

Health and Background Requirements

• Background check: Required within 30 days of start; cannot start with background pending. Must be updated annually and include:

  • Perm county and non-perm county searches
  • National sex offender search
  • Nationwide criminal search
  • FACIS 3
  • Education verification of the related degree noted on the application (can be pending at start with proof it is running)
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant screen acceptable; cannot start with results pending
• TB: Negative PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-SPOT within 12 months of start; TB questionnaire required for all candidates and updated annually
• Immunizations: Two MMR vaccines or positive titer for measles, mumps, and rubella; Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination; two varicella vaccines or positive titer. Low or equivocal titers can be covered by a 2-dose record or 2 boosters after titer.
• Tdap: Highly recommended (one dose within the past 10 years) but not required for clearance
• Flu: Vaccine or declination required; vaccine strongly encouraged during flu season (11/1 to 3/31)
• Physical exam: Physical statement within 12 months of start; annual renewal not required

Documentation and Other Requirements

• Work history: Verification of most recent employer (can be pending at start with proof it is running)
• References: 2 clinical references (required by the staffing agency only, not the client)
• Skills checklist: Within 12 months, updated annually
• Policies: Code of conduct and acknowledgement (sign before start); dress and professional appearance policy (review)
• Software familiarity: EMR software is not listed as a credential

Holiday Policy

• If one major holiday falls within the assignment, the traveler is expected to work it.
• If two major holidays fall within the assignment, the traveler is expected to work both.
• If three major holidays fall within the assignment, the traveler is expected to work two.
• Major holidays: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, New Year's Eve/New Year's Day.

Start and Offer Process

• Compliance: Full compliance is required to start on time. If not compliant in time, the start is pushed back 2 weeks due to the bi-weekly orientation schedule.
• Offer review: After the candidate signs and confirmation is sent, the manager has 48 hours to review the profile and determine fit. Offers are available only if the clinical pass is within RTO guidelines and the candidate meets specific facility requirements.