Medical-Surgical Charge Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical) - Augusta, Georgia

Job Summary

• Position: Charge RN (Charge experience required)
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit: Medical Surgical
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year (1st time travelers accepted)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification: Refer to specialty/unit requirements (not explicitly required here)
• State RN License (Georgia) – Must be current and verified within 30 days prior to start
• Other certifications may be required based on unit specifics (e.g., Dysrhythmia/EKG competency for certain units)

Clinical Skills & Knowledge

• Isolation Precautions
• Wound Care/Wound Vac
• Nasal Cannula, High Flow Nasal Cannula
• Chest Tubes
• Starting IVs
• PICC Line Management
• Blood Product Administration
• Feeding Tube Care and Management

Work Environment & Tools

• Patient Ratio: 1:6
• Average Daily Census: 29 patients in 32 rooms
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic (required)
• Other Systems: Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Scheduling & Work Requirements

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• RTO Blackout Dates: Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)

Compliance & Onboarding

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Background check, education verification, and other pre-employment screenings required prior to start
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Immunizations and health documents required, including TB test, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Flu vaccination or declination, and others as per facility policy
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (can be pending with proof running)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia, current and verified within 30 days prior to start
• Minimum of 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Experience working with adult and geriatric patient populations
• Proven experience in Charge nurse roles
• Proficiency with Epic Electronic Medical Record system
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)