Renal Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience required
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Unit & Work Environment

• Specialty: Renal Medical Surgical
• Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• Unit Size: 49 rooms, average daily census of 48
• Electronic Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Floating: Yes
• Call Requirements: None
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Must work major holidays during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Return to Orientation (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on specialty area
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required based on unit assignment
• State License verification required (Georgia)
• Annual NURSYS verification required

Competencies & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by agency)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for certain specialties)
• Competency Exam for Nursing and Allied Health (agency requirement)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with specific protocols for past positives)
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable under certain conditions)
• Flu vaccination or declination required for flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Documentation & Verification

• Background check required within 30 days of start (including education verification)
• Education verification required (degree related to specialty)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Two clinical references required by agency

Additional Notes

• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)

This position offers a structured orientation and requires adherence to facility policies including dress code and code of conduct.