Medical-Surgical ICU RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Augusta, Georgia

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a travel/contract position in an ICU setting caring for adult to geriatric patients. The unit is a Medical Surgical ICU managing complex critical care diagnoses and treatments.

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in specialty (ICU)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Clinical Skills and Work Setting

• Experience with critical care conditions including but not limited to:

  • Sepsis, severe sepsis, septic shock
  • Respiratory failure and pulmonary diseases
  • Post cardiac arrest care
  • GI bleed and hemorrhagic shock
  • Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
  • Acute kidney disease
  • Complicated surgical cases (e.g., perforations)
  • Pulmonary edema and embolus
  • Drug overdose (intentional and accidental)
  • Hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
  • Hypertensive emergencies
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Metabolic encephalopathy
  • Malignant neoplasms

• Procedures and therapies:

  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Targeted Temperature Management (TTM)
  • Chest tubes, bronchoscopies, lumbar punctures, incision & drainage (I&D)
  • Central line insertion assistance and maintenance of central and arterial lines
  • Peritoneal dialysis
  • Continuous bladder irrigations
  • Continuous IV infusions including pressors, paralytics, sedatives, cardiac medications

Staffing and Workload

• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:2-3
• Unit size: 15 beds, 13 rooms, average daily census of 12
• Floating within facility as needed and within scope of practice
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend unless otherwise specified
• Call: None
• Holiday work expectations: Required to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)

Systems and Tools

• Epic electronic health record system (required)
• Pyxis medication dispensing system
• SBAR communication framework

Orientation and Compliance

• Return to Orientation (RTO) maximum 7 days
• Compliance with all onboarding and credentialing requirements mandatory to start on time
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length

Required Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse license for the state of Georgia

Health and Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification required (degree related to nursing)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B titer or signed declination
  • Flu vaccination or declination (seasonal)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start

Competency Exams (Aya requirements)

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Color blind testing
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (for ICU/telemetry specialties)
• General competency exam for nursing

Additional Notes

• Scrub color: Navy blue
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Floating within facility as needed
• No call requirements
• Must be able to work assigned holidays as specified

This position is ideal for ICU Registered Nurses with at least 1 year of critical care experience who are comfortable managing complex adult and geriatric patients in a fast-paced ICU environment. Prior travel experience is not required.