Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float RN
Augusta, GA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Float Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical Surgical Float position caring for adult to geriatric patients. The role requires floating between Medical Surgical and Medical Surgical Telemetry units within the hospital, with possible float to a nearby sister campus.

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Work Setting & Unit Details

• Float required to all Medical Surgical (MS) and MS Telemetry units
• Ratio: 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• Unit systems include Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend (approximately 6 weekends in a 13-week contract)
• Call: None
• Holidays: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it; if 2, expected to work both; if 3, expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Return to Orientation (RTO) required within 7 days of assignment start

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Floating & Scheduling

• Floating required across MS and MS Tele units
• Possible float to a nearby sister campus (~3 miles away)
• Weekend shifts every other weekend
• No on-call requirements

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance with documentation and credentialing required to start on time
• Background check, education verification, and other standard healthcare compliance documents required prior to start
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (highly recommended)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season

Additional Notes

• Candidates must pass a color blindness test and various competency exams (e.g., Dysrhythmia/EKG competency for Telemetry units)
• References and skills checklist required
• Floating and flexibility are essential for this role
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience who is comfortable working in a fast-paced medical surgical environment with floating responsibilities and Epic system proficiency.