ICU Registered Nurse
Stockbridge, Georgia
Piedmont Henry Hospital

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (ICU) - Stockbridge, Georgia

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 14 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience (ICU)
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Work Environment & Unit Details

• Patient Ratio: 1:2-3 (may take a 3rd patient)
• Unit Size: 24 rooms, average daily census of 19
• Unit Systems: Pyxis, Epic, SBAR
• Scheduling: Block scheduling not guaranteed
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (refer to clinical track)

Required Licenses

• Valid Registered Nurse license in the state of Georgia
• NURSYS verification required within 30 days prior to start

Clinical Skills & Diagnoses Commonly Encountered

• ARDS, Sepsis, Stroke, STEMI, DKA
• Post-op complications, Cardiogenic shock, Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB)
• COPD exacerbation, Encephalopathy, Liver failure
• Drug overdose, End-stage renal disease (ESRD) on CRRT

Orientation & Compliance

• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Clinical screening required to determine clinical fit before final approval

Health & Background Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start; must be complete prior to start
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start required
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (highly recommended)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; results must be available before start
• Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Competency Exams (Aya Required)

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Color blind testing (with alternative assessment if needed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (3 attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation)
• General competency exam for nursing staff

Additional Notes

• Floating within facility as needed
• No travel pairs allowed regardless of unit
• Candidate must review and sign facility Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya (not client)
• Skills checklist and work history verification required; can be pending at start with proof in process

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity ICU setting with a diverse adult to geriatric patient population, requiring strong critical care skills and certifications.