ER Registered Nurse
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - ER (Night Shift)

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Unit & Schedule Details

• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Holidays: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it; if 2 holidays, work both; if 3 holidays, work 2 of them
• Major Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification issued by AHA or ARC

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license for the state of Georgia (must be verified within 30 days prior to start)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (AHA or ARC accepted)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required for ER specialty (AHA or ARC accepted)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required for ER specialty (AHA or ARC accepted)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification if applicable to specialty
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) course required within a few months of hire if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification if required by unit
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by agency)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ER and related specialties)
• Color Blind Testing (minimum 80% score required; alternative evaluation possible)
• General Competency Exam (required by agency)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start (required by agency)
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months or negative chest x-ray if prior positive TB
• TB Questionnaire updated annually (required regardless of TB result)
• Immunizations or positive titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
• Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine highly recommended (one dose within past 10 years)
• Seasonal Flu vaccination or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (includes Amphetamines, Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Cocaine, Opiates, Methadone, PCP, Propoxyphene, THC)

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance with all documentation and credentialing required to start on time
• Orientation hours vary by contract length (e.g., 10 hours for 10-week assignment)
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate as travelers
• Manager review of candidate profile within 48 hours after confirmation
• Maximum 7-day return to office (RTO) turnaround time for credentialing
• Candidates must review and sign facility Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

This position offers a night shift ER travel nursing opportunity with a reputable healthcare facility in Georgia, suitable for nurses with at least 2 years of experience and required certifications.