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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with experience in Medical Surgical care for adult to geriatric patient populations. This is a travel contract position with a 12-week assignment.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Medical Surgical nursing.
• 1st time travelers are accepted.
• Prior travel experience is not required.

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) may be required depending on specialty area.
• Other certifications such as PALS, NRP, EFM may be required based on unit assignment (refer to specialty/unit requirements).

Work Environment & Unit Details

• Patient ratio approximately 1:5-6
• Unit uses Epic electronic health record system, Pyxis medication system, and SBAR communication tool.
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed.
• Weekends: Every other weekend.
• Call: None required.
• 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).

Orientation & Compliance

• Maximum Return to Orientation (RTO) time: 7 days.
• Full compliance with onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time.
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in the state of Georgia.
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Health & Background Requirements

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start.
• Immunizations and titers required: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap highly recommended), Flu vaccine or declination.
• TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months or chest x-ray if positive history.
• Annual TB questionnaire.
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification.
• References: 2 clinical references required.
• Skills checklist and work history verification required within 12 months.

Additional Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate.
• Floating within the facility may be required.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance.
• No call requirements.

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Medical Surgical experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in Georgia with a supportive team environment and structured orientation process.