Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Stockbridge, Georgia
Piedmont Henry Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Contract Length: 20 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• 1st time travelers accepted
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Patient Population

• Neonates to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Clinical & Work Environment

• Level 3 trauma center (in process)
• Primary stroke, CHF, STEMI, chest pain center
• Patient ratio: 1:4
• Unit size: 59 rooms, average 250 visits per day
• Unit systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (up to 2 out of 3 if applicable)

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 19 hours for 19-week assignment)
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final approval

Required Documents & Checks

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (Photo ID)
• Background Check (within 30 days of start) including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Education verification
• Education Verification (degree related to nursing)
• State Nursing License verification (Georgia)
• NURSYS verification (RN)
• Physical Exam (within 1 year)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (within 12 months)
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (no pending results)
• Flu Vaccination or Declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)

Competency Exams (Aya Required)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (with alternative assessment if needed)
• General Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for applicable units)

Additional Notes

• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya (not client)
• Skills Checklist updated within 12 months required
• Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof)

This position offers a diverse patient population and a supportive clinical environment with established protocols and technology systems. It is suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience who hold the required certifications and are comfortable working in a trauma and specialty care setting.