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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience (Medical Surgical)
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) mandatory
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification, and others may be required depending on specialty area (refer to facility-specific requirements)
• State License verification required within 30 days prior to start (Georgia RN license)
• Education verification required (degree verification or transcripts acceptable)

Work Setting & Unit Details

• Specialty: Renal Medical Surgical
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Unit Size: 49 rooms, average daily census 48
• Unit Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Call Requirements: None
• Holidays: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it; if 2 holidays, work both; if 3 holidays, work 2 of them
• Major Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 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)

Required Documentation & Health Screenings

• Background Check (within 30 days of start) including criminal, sex offender, education verification
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific requirements if history of positive TB)
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed)
• Hepatitis B series or signed declination
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions)

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required by agency
• Color Blind Testing required for all candidates
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain specialties (Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac step-down, ICU, PCU) with up to 3 attempts allowed
• Other competency exams as required by specialty and facility

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Candidate 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 agency (not required by client)
• Work history verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-established healthcare system with a focus on renal medical surgical nursing, utilizing Epic and other clinical systems, with a supportive orientation and compliance process.