Travel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Newnan, Georgia
Piedmont Newnan Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Newnan, Georgia
Facility: Hospital within Piedmont Healthcare system

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Unit Details:

  • Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
  • Call: None
  • Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (no first-time travelers accepted)
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include:
  Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Orientation: Bi-weekly schedule; full compliance required to start on time, otherwise start delayed by 2 weeks
• Non-Billable Orientation Hours: Determined by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Requirements & Compliance

Experience

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience required
• Unit does not accept first-time travelers

Certifications (must be current and valid)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for many specialties including ER, PACU, Critical Care, Labor & Delivery, etc.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required except for some tech roles
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for RN’s in PACU, ER, and other pediatric-accepting areas
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required if specialty indicates
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire; no re-certification required
• State License: Must be licensed in Georgia (for CRTs & RRTs)
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification required for RN, LPN/LVN, AP
• Tech Cert Verification: National certification verification if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification: May be required depending on specialty

Background & Education

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification, and more
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Diplomas required for Respiratory Therapists (RRTs)

Competency Exams (Aya required, not client)

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam for RNs and LVNs
• Color Blind Testing (all candidates) with alternative assessment if needed
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam for specific units (ER, ICU, Telemetry, etc.) with max 3 attempts

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start (Aya requirement)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations or titers required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug screen: Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Documentation & Policies

• Must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start
• Delineation of Privileges document required only for certain surgical specialties (CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant, RNFA)

References & Work History

• Two clinical references required (Aya requirement)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)

Additional Notes

• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Manager review of candidate profile and schedule fit within 48 hours after confirmation
• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses seeking a travel/contract role in a hospital setting with a structured orientation and compliance process.