Critical Care Float RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float - Registered Nurse

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Critical Care Float)
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Minimum Experience Required: 1 year (no prior travel experience required)
• Floating: Required primarily ICU float; may float to Med-Surg, Med-Surg Tele, PCU, ICU, Neuro ICU, CVICU units
• Shift Guarantee: 36 or 48 hours guaranteed per week
• Ratio / Census:

  • ICU: 1:2-3
  • PCU: 1:4-5
  • Med-Surg/Med-Surg Tele: 1:5-6
• Unit Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Dress Code: Navy Blue scrubs
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (approx. 6 weekends in a 13-week contract)
• Call Requirements: None
• Holiday Work: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (see below)
• Major Holidays Include:

  • New Year’s Eve and Day
  • Spring Break (typically second week of April)
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve and Day

Required Certifications

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

Additional Requirements & Competencies

• Must be proficient with Epic electronic health record system
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by Aya)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ICU, PCU, Tele, Med-Surg Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required by Aya for Nursing)

Licensure & Verification

• State License verification (Georgia) within 30 days prior to start
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification required (degree related to specialty)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with specific protocols if prior positive)
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer with boosters as needed
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required (seasonal)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)

Orientation & Compliance

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Work History & References

• Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Two clinical references required

Summary

This is a travel contract Registered Nurse position requiring at least 1 year of experience in critical care or related areas. The role involves floating primarily in ICU with potential assignments across multiple units. Candidates must hold current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke certifications and be proficient in Epic. Compliance with health screenings, immunizations, and competency exams is mandatory. The contract length is approximately 12 weeks with a guaranteed minimum of 36 or 48 hours per week. Weekend and holiday work is expected as outlined.

This summary excludes any contact information, pay details, or facility-specific names per request.