Renal Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Augusta, GA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit: Renal Med Surg
• Typical Ratio / Census: 1:5-6; 49 rooms with an average daily census of 48
• Electronic Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Schedule: Every other weekend required
• Floating: Yes
• Call Requirements: None
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays, expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Experience & Certifications

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year (1st timers accepted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Required Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred/Additional Certifications (may be required depending on specialty area):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedules
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 hours for 14-week assignment)

Required Documents & Verifications

• Identification: Valid Driver’s License or State ID (photo ID required)
• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification
• Education Verification: Verification of related degree 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 RN license required)
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (can start with TB test pending if TB questionnaire on file)
  • TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
  • Immunizations: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer with booster plan if needed)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccination or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required by Aya)
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for certain specialties)
• References: Two clinical references required (Aya requirement)
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the 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

This position offers a travel/contract opportunity for Registered Nurses with at least 1 year of experience in Renal Med Surg or similar adult-geriatric patient care settings, with required certifications and compliance documents ready for timely onboarding.