Critical Care Float RN
Augusta, GA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

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

Unit and Floating Requirements

• Units: Medical-Surgical (MS), MS Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
• Primary float: ICU, but may float to all MS, MS/Tele, PCU, ICU units within the hospital
• Floating is required

Nurse-to-Patient Ratios

• ICU: 1:2-3
• PCU: 1:4-5
• MS/MS Tele: 1:5-6

Systems and Tools

• Epic (required)
• Pyxis
• SBAR communication

Schedule and Time Off

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend (approximately 6 weekends in a 13-week contract)
• Call: None required
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (if 1 holiday falls, work it; if 2 holidays, work both; if 3 holidays, work 2)
• Major holidays include New Year’s Eve/Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Compliance and Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance may delay start by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length

Required Background and Health Documents

• Background check required within 30 days of start (including criminal, sex offender, education verification)
• Education verification required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• State nursing license verification within 30 days prior to start (must be licensed in Georgia)
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start (Aya requirement)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start
• TB questionnaire required annually
• 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
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)

Competency Exams and Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required by Aya)
• Color blind testing (required for all candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, ICU, PCU) with up to 3 attempts allowed

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent work history (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Two clinical references required (Aya requirement)

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

This position offers a diverse ICU and step-down nursing experience with floating responsibilities across multiple units in a hospital setting using Epic and other clinical systems. The role requires strong clinical skills, flexibility, and compliance with comprehensive credentialing and health requirements.