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Travel/Contract Job Opportunity: Radiology / Cardiology

Location: Covington, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

Schedule: Friday to Sunday (Weekend shifts)
Call: None
Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year (accepts first-time travelers)
Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Holiday Work Expectations

If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler is expected to work it.
If 2 major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work both.
If 3 major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work 2 of them.

Major Holidays Include:

Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving/Black Friday
Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
New Years Eve/New Years Day

Compliance & Orientation

Full compliance required to start on time.
Non-compliance results in a 2-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule.
Number of Non-Billable Orientation Hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks).

Required Credentials & Certifications

Licenses:
- State License verification within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required for CRTs & RRTs).
- Annual NURSYS verification for RN, LPN/LVN, AP within 30 days prior to start.
Certifications:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required for relevant specialties.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) required except for Microbiology Techs and Med Techs.
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for RNs in certain specialties (ER, PACU, Pre-op, Endo, CSU).
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) as applicable.
- EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) online course required within a few months of hire (no renewal required).
- NIH Stroke Certification as applicable.
- Tech Cert Verification (national certification) if required by specialty.

Background & Health Requirements

Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification and criminal searches.
Physical exam required within 1 year of start.
Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start. TB Questionnaire required annually.
Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
- Varicella
Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions).
Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31).

Competency Exams & Testing

Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required for RNs and LVNs (Aya only).
Color Blind Testing required for all candidates; alternative evaluation available if needed.
Competency Exam required for Nursing and Allied (Aya only).
Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, and related units; up to 3 attempts allowed.

Additional Requirements

Skills checklist updated within 12 months.
Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process).
Two clinical references required (Aya requirement).
Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance.

Notes

Locals accepted at the same rate.
RTO (Return to Office) maximum 7 days.
Floating within facility as needed.

This position is suitable for healthcare professionals in Radiology or Cardiology with at least 1 year of experience, including those new to travel assignments.