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

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Float Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Medical Surgical Float position caring for adult to geriatric patients. The role requires floating across multiple medical-surgical and telemetry units within the hospital, with possible float to a nearby sister campus.

Key Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty; first-time travelers accepted
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Certifications Required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Epic system experience (mandatory)
• Floating: Required across all medical-surgical and telemetry units
• Ratio/Census: Approximately 1 nurse to 5-6 patients
• Work Schedule:

  • Every other weekend (about 6 weekends in a 13-week contract)
  • Must work major holidays if they fall during assignment (expectation varies by number of holidays)
• Call: None required
• Return to Orientation (RTO): Maximum 7 days; strict compliance required to avoid start delays

Systems and Tools

• Epic (required)
• Pyxis medication system
• SBAR communication framework

Required Qualifications and Compliance

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Background check and education verification required prior to start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 60 days of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations: MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccine or declination, TDAP recommended
• Color blindness testing and competency exams (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG) required
• Skills checklist and work history verification required

Additional Notes

• Floating may include a nearby campus approximately 3 miles away
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length
• Full compliance with all documentation and credentialing required to start on time
• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of medical-surgical experience who is comfortable floating across multiple units and working with adult to geriatric patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. Prior travel experience is not required.