Critical Care Float RN
Augusta, GA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with critical care float experience to work primarily in the ICU with floating to Medical-Surgical (MS), MS Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Neuro ICU, and Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) units. Patient population ranges from adults to geriatrics.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in specialty (Critical Care)
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Work Setting & Responsibilities

• Floating primarily to ICU, but may float to MS, MS/Tele, PCU, ICU units
• Patient ratios:

  • ICU: 1:2-3
  • PCU: 1:4-5
  • MS/MS Tele: 1:5-6
• Use of Epic electronic health record system required
• Other systems: Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend (approx. 6 weekends in a 13-week contract)
• Call: None
• Holiday work: Required to work 1-2 major holidays if they fall during assignment
• Return to Orientation (RTO): Maximum 7 days per contract
• RTO blackout dates during Spring Break (April 4th-12th)

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Critical Care Float / ICU, with ICU experience within the last year
• Experience floating between units
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Licenses Required

• NIH Stroke Certification (check if required for specialty/unit)

Additional Required Certifications (if applicable)

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – if working in PACU, Pre-op, Endo, CSU, or ER with pediatric patients
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – if required by unit
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) – facility requires online course within a few months of hire if applicable

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification of nursing degree required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if history of positive TB)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap highly recommended)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Competency Exams Required

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (for Telemetry, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac step-down, ICU, PCU) – up to 3 attempts allowed
• Color blind testing

Additional Notes

• Floating between units is required
• Full compliance with all onboarding and credentialing requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies on code of conduct and professional appearance prior to start
• Two clinical references required

This position offers a dynamic critical care float role with exposure to multiple acute care units and a supportive orientation process.