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

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• 1st time travelers accepted
• No explicit prior travel experience required

Patient Population

• Neonates to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

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

Clinical & Work Environment

• Level 3 trauma center (in process)
• Primary stroke, CHF, STEMI, chest pain center
• Patient ratio: 1:4
• Unit size: 59 rooms, average 250 visits per day
• Unit systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (see below)

  • New Year’s Eve and Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve and Day

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance results in 2-week push back due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 19 hours for 19-week assignment)

Required Documents & Checks

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (Photo ID required)
• Background Check (within 30 days of start) including:

  • Perm and Non-Perm County checks
  • National Sex Offender Registry
  • Nationwide Criminal Search
  • FACIS 3
  • Education verification
• Education Verification (degree related to specialty)
• State License verification (Georgia RN license required)
• NURSYS Verification (RN) within 30 days prior to start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable under certain conditions)
• Physical Exam (within 1 year of start)
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; TB Questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations:

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

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by agency)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, and related units)

Additional Notes

• Clinical screen required to determine clinical fit before final manager decision
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)

This position offers a diverse patient population and a dynamic clinical environment in a trauma and specialty care setting, suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience seeking a travel contract in Georgia.