Renal Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit: Renal Medical-Surgical
• Ratio / Census: 1:5-6; 49 rooms with an average daily census of 48
• Electronic Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Return to Orientation (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Schedule: Every other weekend required
• Floating: Yes
• Call Requirements: 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 two
• Major Holidays Include: New Year’s Eve/Day, Spring Break, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day

Experience & Certifications

• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 1 year (1st timers accepted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS may be required depending on specialty area (check clinical track)
  • Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required depending on specialty area
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs)
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for certain specialties)

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance with documentation and certifications required to start on time
• Non-compliance may result in a 2-week start delay due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)

Required Documentation & Health Screenings

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start
• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• State License: Must be valid for Georgia within 30 days prior to start
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Physical Exam: Required by agency within 1 year of start
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending

Additional Requirements

• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs; professional appearance policy must be reviewed and followed
• Code of Conduct: Must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Floating and weekend work required
• No call responsibilities
• Must be able to work assigned holidays as specified
• Epic experience required

This position is suitable for Registered Nurses with at least 1 year of experience in Renal Medical-Surgical settings who are comfortable working with adult to geriatric patients and using Epic electronic health records. Prior travel experience is not required.