ICU Registered Nurse
Stockbridge, GA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (ICU) - Georgia, Stockbridge

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 14 weeks

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience (higher value confirmed)
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (check unit description for requirement)

Clinical Skills and Work Environment

• Common diagnoses: ARDS, Sepsis, Stroke, STEMI, DKA, Post-op complications, Cardiogenic shock, GIB, COPD exacerbation, encephalopathy, Liver failure, Drug overdose, ESRD on CRRT
• Patient ratio: 1:2-3 (may take a 3rd patient)
• Unit census: 24 rooms, average daily census 19
• Unit systems: Pyxis, Epic, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice
• Block scheduling not guaranteed
• No travel pairs allowed
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse license for the state of Georgia

Compliance and Screening

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation schedule
• Clinical screening required to determine clinical fit before final approval

Orientation

• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)

Required Health and Background Documents

• Background check within 30 days of start (including education verification)
• Education verification (degree related to nursing)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if prior positive)
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer

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

Facility Policies

• Must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

This position is ideal for ICU Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience who are comfortable working with adult to geriatric patients in a high-acuity setting. The role requires flexibility with floating, weekend shifts, and holiday coverage. Compliance with all certifications, health screenings, and facility policies is mandatory.