Medical Surgical RN Telemetry
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Medical Surgical Nurse

Overview

• Travel/contract role in Augusta, Georgia
• Day shift: 3x12 hours, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 36 hours per week
• Contract length: 14 weeks
• Patient population: adolescents to geriatrics
• Medical surgical unit with remote telemetry
• Ratio: 1:6
• 38-bed unit with average daily census of 33
• Locals accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Med Surg (1 year of experience)
• Med Surg experience within the last year
• BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic

Schedule and Assignment Details

• Every other weekend
• No call required
• Floating required within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off
• Blackout dates: April 4–12
• Major holidays may be required based on assignment dates

Compliance and Start Requirements

• Full compliance is required to start on time
• Background check must be complete before start
• Photo ID required
• Education verification required
• Work history verification required
• Skills checklist required within 12 months and updated annually
• 2 clinical references required
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• TB questionnaire required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray required within 12 months of start
• Flu vaccine or declination required
• Drug screen required within 60 days of start

Additional Notes

• Navy blue scrubs
• Epic is required
• Pyxis and SBAR are used
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length