Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Patient Population

• Adolescents to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

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

Work Setting & Skills

• No block scheduling
• Patient mix includes MS/Tele, Intermediate, Neuro (small population), Respiratory, Cardiac, Mixed Medical
• Titrating cardiac drips required
• Telemetry required
• Assignments may be all PCU, all MS/Tele, or a mix depending on acuity and staffing
• Ratio: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients (high staffing ratio)
• 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, within facility
• Call: None
• Holidays: Travelers expected to work major holidays during assignment (up to 2 holidays if 3 fall within assignment)

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 16 weeks = 16 hours orientation)
• Background checks, education verification, and other compliance documents must be completed prior to or shortly after start

Required Competencies & Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by agency)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac step-down, ICU, PCU)
• Competency Exam (required by agency)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (required)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (results must be available before start)

Additional Notes

• Floating within the facility is required
• No call responsibilities
• Must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Appearance Policy prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)

This position offers a diverse patient population and a dynamic work environment with a focus on telemetry and cardiac care. Ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of experience looking for a travel assignment in Georgia.