Renal Medical-Surgical RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Medical Surgical Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit: Renal Medical Surgical
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Ratio / Census: 1:5-6 nurse-to-patient ratio; 49 rooms with average daily census of 48
• Electronic Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays, expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday (counts as one), Christmas Eve/Day (counts as one), New Year’s Eve/Day (counts as one)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Medical-Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start; includes criminal, sex offender, education verification, and others as specified
• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations and Testing:

  • Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months or proof of positive with negative chest x-ray within 6 months
  • TB Questionnaire (required annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters may pend past start if not eligible yet
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters may pend past start if not eligible yet
  • Hepatitis B: Surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap: Highly recommended but not required
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine or Declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Drug Screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screen acceptable; cannot start with results pending

Orientation and Onboarding

• Orientation Hours: Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Compliance: Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time; failure to comply results in a 2-week delay due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
• Offer Review: Manager has 48 hours post-offer to review candidate profile for fit

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Floating within facility as needed
• No call requirements
• Must review and sign facility Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of experience in medical-surgical nursing, comfortable working night shifts, and able to meet comprehensive compliance and health requirements.