ICU Registered Nurse
Stockbridge, Georgia
Piedmont Henry Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Unit Type: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Typical Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3 (may occasionally take a 3rd patient)
• Average Daily Census: 19 patients in a 24-room unit
• Unit Systems: Pyxis medication system, Epic electronic health record, SBAR communication method
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Floating: May be required to float within the facility and within scope of practice
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Must work major holidays if they fall during assignment (expect to work 1-2 holidays depending on number during contract)
• Return to Office (RTO) Requirement: Maximum 7 days

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU 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
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification

Clinical Skills and Patient Diagnoses

• Experience with general ICU diagnoses including but not limited to:

  • ARDS (Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome)
  • Sepsis
  • Stroke
  • STEMI (ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction)
  • DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
  • Post-operative complications
  • Cardiogenic shock
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB)
  • COPD exacerbation
  • Encephalopathy
  • Liver failure
  • Drug overdose
  • End-stage renal disease (ESRD) on continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)

Orientation and Compliance

• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Full compliance with all onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week start delay due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling

Background and Health Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including national and county criminal searches, sex offender registry, and education verification
• Education Verification: Degree related to nursing must be verified; can be pending at start with proof of processing (due within 30 days post start)
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months prior to start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC)
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months or negative chest x-ray if previously positive
  • TB Questionnaire updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
  • TDAP (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) highly recommended but not required

Documentation and Compliance

• Must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• References: Two clinical references required by agency (not required by client)
• Skills Checklist: Must be current within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

Additional Notes

• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• No travel pairs allowed (cannot be paired with another traveler on a different unit)
• Call requirements not specified
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity ICU setting with a diverse adult to geriatric patient population, requiring strong critical care skills and certifications.