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Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Jasper, Georgia
Facility: Piedmont Mountainside Hospital

Job Details

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks
Unit Details:
- Weekend Schedule: Every Other Weekend
- Call: None
- Floating: Within facility/scope of practice and to Free-Standing ER (Elijay) as needed
Minimum Experience: 2 years (first-time travelers accepted)
Holiday Work:
- If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
- If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
- If 3 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work two of them
Major Holidays Include:
Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
Orientation:
- Full compliance required to start on time
- If not compliant, start delayed by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
- Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
Locals Accepted: Yes, at same rate

Required Credentials & Compliance

Background Checks & Verifications

Background check required within 30 days of start (must be complete prior to start)
Education verification of related degree required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
Transcript/Diploma required for Respiratory Therapists (RRTs)
Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
Two clinical references required

Licenses & Certifications

State License: Must be licensed by the State of Georgia (for CRTs & RRTs)
NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start
ACLS: Required for RNs in ER, PACU, Pre-op, Endo, CSU, Critical Care, CVICU, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, PCU, IMCU, Labor & Delivery, RRT, CVOR, and CRT specialties
BLS: Required for most nursing specialties (not required for Microbiology Techs and Med Techs)
PALS: Required for RNs in PACU/Pre-op/Endo/CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER
NRP: Required if specialty indicates (Neonatal Resuscitation)
EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire (no re-certification required)
Tech Cert Verification: National allied license verification within 30 days prior to start (if applicable)
NIH Stroke Certification: May be required depending on specialty

Competency Exams

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs by Aya only)
Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates; alternative assessment available for blood collection tasks)
Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by Aya only)
Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, ICU, PCU)
- Candidates allowed 3 attempts; failure on third attempt results in cancellation

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical Exam: Required by Aya within 1 year of start (not required by client)
TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months of start; chest x-ray required if past positive TB test
TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
Immunizations:
- Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
- Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
- Hepatitis B: Series, surface antibody titer, or signed declination required
Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions
Flu Vaccination: Required or declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31); documentation must be uploaded

Facility Policies & Documents

Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement prior to start
Candidate must review Dress and Professional Appearance Policy

Additional Notes

Manager reviews candidate profile within 48 hours of confirmation to determine fit
Maximum 7-day Return to Office (RTO) policy
Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to avoid delays in start date

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with clear expectations on certifications, competencies, and health requirements, suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience.