Travel Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Augusta, GA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Facility: Large, busy Emergency Department (Non-Trauma)
Contract Length: 7 weeks

Job Details

• Shift Guarantee: 36 or 48 hours
• Minimum Experience: 2 years (1st time travelers not accepted)
• Patient Population: Adolescents to Geriatrics
• Unit Type: Emergency Department, Stroke and STEMI Certified
• Patient Ratio: 1:4
• ER Beds: 59 beds, averaging 165-175 patients per day
• Electronic Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Floating: Rare
• Holiday Work: Required to work major holidays during assignment (see below)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Orientation & Compliance

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Major Holidays (Work Required if During Assignment)

• New Year’s Eve and Day (Dec 31 - Jan 1)
• Spring Break (April 6-12, no RTO)
• Memorial Day (May 26)
• Independence Day (July 4)
• Labor Day (Sept 1)
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday (Nov 27-28)
• Christmas Eve and Day (Dec 24-25)

Compliance & Screening Requirements

• Clinical screen to determine fit before manager approval
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • National sex offender and criminal searches
  • Education verification
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, no pending results allowed
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)

Competency Exams (Aya Required)

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Color blind testing (with alternative assessment if needed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (3 attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation)
• General competency exam for nursing and allied health

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Candidate must review and sign facility Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya (not by client)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Work history verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

This position offers a challenging and fast-paced environment in a high-acuity emergency department with a diverse patient population. Candidates must be experienced, fully certified, and compliant with all screening and documentation requirements to ensure a smooth onboarding process.