Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• First-time travel nurses accepted
• If major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work them (up to two holidays if three occur)
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day
• Full compliance with onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Local nurses accepted at the same rate
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Medical-Surgical nursing experience
• Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Health and Compliance 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 within 6 months if prior positive TB test
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters may pend if not eligible at start)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters may pend if not eligible at start)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap highly recommended (one dose within past 10 years)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or 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)
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification and multiple county/national checks; must be complete prior to start
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof of processing (due within 30 days post start)
• Two clinical references required by agency
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing (due within 30 days post start)

Additional Notes

• Manager review of candidate profile and confirmation occurs within 48 hours after signing
• Orientation scheduling is bi-weekly; compliance delays push start date by 2 weeks
• Candidates must review and sign facility code of conduct and dress/professional appearance policies prior to start
• Floating assignments are within the facility and scope of practice
• No prior travel experience required

This position offers a night shift travel nursing opportunity in a medical-surgical unit with a 12-week contract in Georgia. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of RN experience and full compliance with licensure, certifications, health screenings, and competency exams.