Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Augusta, GA
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Days

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 11 weeks

Job Details

• Minimum Experience: 1 year (1st time travelers accepted)
• Patient Population: Adolescents to Geriatrics
• Unit: Medical Surgical Unit with remote telemetry and potential medical surgical diagnoses
• Unit Size: 38 beds, average daily census of 33
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Systems Used: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Call Requirements: None
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include:

  • New Year’s Eve and Day
  • Spring Break (no RTO)
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve and Day

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
• Other certifications may be required depending on specialty or unit (e.g., ACLS, PALS, NRP) – check with recruiter for specifics

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance results in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 11 weeks = 11 hours)

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Photo ID: Valid Driver’s License or State ID required
• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• State License: Must be valid and verified within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required)
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; 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, titer, or signed declination required
  • Flu Vaccine: Required or declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Competency Exams (Aya Requirements)

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (RNs and LVNs)
• Color Blind Testing (all candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for Telemetry, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac step-down, ICU, PCU) – maximum 3 attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation
• General Competency Exam for Nursing and Allied Health

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Floating required
• No call requirements
• Must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya (not required by client)
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (can be pending at start with proof in process)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established medical surgical unit with a diverse patient population and a supportive team environment. Compliance with all documentation and competency requirements is essential for timely onboarding.