Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Float RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit: Medical-Surgical (MS), MS Telemetry
• Floating: Required to all MS and MS/Tele units within the hospital; possible float to sister campus (~3 miles away)
• Ratio/Census: 1:5-6
• Call Requirements: None
• Weekends: Every other weekend (approx. 6 weekends in a 13-week contract)
• Holidays: Must work major holidays during assignment (expectations vary based on number of holidays falling within contract)
• Orientation: Bi-weekly schedule; full compliance required to start on time (max 7 days RTO)
• Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year (1st time travelers accepted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for certain specialties; check if applicable
• Other certifications may be required depending on specialty area (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start
• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof of processing (due within 30 days post start)
• State License: Must be valid and verified within 30 days prior to start (Georgia RN license required)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season
• Competency Exams: Medication test, Dysrhythmia/EKG competency (for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, ICU, etc.), color blind testing, and general competency exams required by Aya

Additional Notes

• Floating to multiple units is mandatory
• Must adhere to dress and professional appearance policies
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific code of conduct prior to start
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

This position requires a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience in medical-surgical or telemetry settings, comfortable floating between units, and able to work every other weekend and major holidays as assigned. Epic system proficiency is mandatory.