ICU Registered Nurse
Valdosta, GA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an ICU Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply. The position involves floating between Critical Care Unit (CPU), Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry units with a patient load of up to 4 patients.

Patient Population

• Pediatrics
• Adults
• Geriatrics

Patient Diagnoses

• Medical ICU and Surgical ICU patients (excluding cardiac and occasional pediatrics)
• Post code, post stroke, TPA administration
• Respiratory failure
• Dialysis patients

Schedule Requirements

• Float required between CPU, PCU, and MS/Telemetry units
• Every other weekend coverage

Medication and Documentation Systems

• Medication system: Omnicell
• Documentation system: EPIC

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred

Required Skills

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Care of ventilated patients

Shift Details

• Shift options: 8, 10, or 12 hours with incremental called-off hour rules per 2-week period
• Guaranteed hours vary by shift length (e.g., 3 or 4 twelve-hour shifts)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years ICU nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, renewed yearly
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with exceptions for breaks in assignments)
• Required immunizations or positive titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (including Marijuana/THC)
• Mask fit testing completed at orientation

Background and Documentation

• Background check within 30 days of start including SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search
• Copy of official transcript or diploma required
• Photo for badge (passport style, white background, no selfies)
• Employment application and 2 professional references required

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• EPIC testing on day 1
• Pass/fail testing on EKG, medication, and critical care exams during orientation
• Competency check-off prior to start
• Scrub color coding by unit (e.g., Emergency Department: Royal Blue; Women/Children: Pink; Med/Surg and others: Ceil Blue)
• Completion of required online learning modules prior to start
• Compliance with drug and alcohol policy, confidentiality agreement, and facility handbook

Notes

• Fingerprinting through Georgia GCHEXS system is not required for RNs
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required only for ER travelers after 1 year at the facility
• Travelers cannot start with pending background or fingerprint results

This position offers a challenging ICU nursing role with diverse patient populations and a supportive orientation/testing process. Ideal for RNs with critical care experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in Georgia.