Critical Care Float Nurse
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day (3 shifts of 12 hours each, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
Hours per Week: 36

Unit & Job Details

• Position is for hospital float pool staff, expected to float throughout multiple units including:

  • Emergency Department (ED)
  • ER Hold
  • Medical Surgical
  • Telemetry
  • Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• This is a float pool position requiring flexibility; no block schedule requests allowed.
• Weekend work every other weekend.
• No on-call required.
• Must be flexible with scheduling due to pool staffing needs.

Contract Length

• 10 weeks

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Georgia
• Minimum of 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working in a float pool or demonstrated float experience

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time.
• Orientation is bi-weekly; failure to comply on time may delay start by 2 weeks.
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 10 hours for 10-week assignment).

Holidays

• If one major holiday falls during the assignment, the nurse is expected to work it.
• If two major holidays fall during the assignment, both must be worked.
• If three major holidays fall during the assignment, two must be worked.
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day.

Health & Background Requirements

• 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 criminal history.
• Physical exam statement within 12 months of start (agency requirement).
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with TB questionnaire updated annually).
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed.
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed.
  • 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).

Documentation & Verification

• Two clinical references required (agency requirement).
• Skills checklist updated within the last 12 months.
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process.
• State license and certifications must be verified within 30 days prior to start.
• Annual NURSYS verification required for RN license.

Additional Notes

• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers.
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start.
• Flexibility and willingness to float across multiple units is essential.
• No block scheduling or fixed schedule requests due to float pool nature.

This position offers a dynamic float pool role requiring adaptability across critical care and related units with a supportive environment for first-time travel nurses.