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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Unit Details

• Patient diagnoses include General Medical-Surgical, Peritoneal Dialysis, and Radial Bands recovery (no PCI)
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in Medical-Surgical nursing
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Work Expectations

• If one major holiday falls during assignment, traveler is expected to work it
• If two major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work both
• If three major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work two of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Orientation & Compliance

• Orientation hours vary by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Full compliance with onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time
• Non-compliance may delay start by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience, with experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements

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

Notes

• Floating assignments will be within the facility and scope of practice
• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Candidate profile review by manager within 48 hours after confirmation
• Strict compliance with all documentation and credentialing required for timely start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse Medical-Surgical unit with supportive orientation and acceptance of first-time travel nurses.