Wound Care RN (WOCN-certified)
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (WOCN certification required)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• Must have WOCN certification
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• No weekends or call required
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 2 years (first-time travelers accepted)

Assignment Expectations

• If one major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
• If two major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both
• If three major holidays fall, traveler expected to work two
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance push start by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Locals accepted at same rate

Required Certifications & Verifications

• WOCN Certification (required)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RNs in many specialties; AHA or ARC accepted
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required except for some tech roles; AHA or ARC accepted
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for RNs in PACU, Pre-op, Endo, CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required as per specialty
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire; no renewal required
• State License Verification: Must be licensed in Georgia
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Tech Cert Verification (if applicable): National certification verification within 30 days prior to start
• NIH Stroke Certification: If required, must be completed yearly
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology, dysrhythmia/EKG competency (specific units), color blind testing, and general competency exams required by Aya (not client)
• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days of start; includes criminal, sex offender, education verification, and more
• Education Verification: Degree verification required; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• References: Two clinical references required by Aya (not client)
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required by Aya within 1 year of start
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray: Within 12 months of start; if positive history, additional documentation required
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations:

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

Facility Specific Requirements

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Delineation of Privileges required only for CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant and RNFA specialties

Additional Notes

• Floating may be required within the facility as needed
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Aya offer process includes manager review within 48 hours after candidate confirmation
• RTO (Return to Office) maximum 7 days

This position is suitable for RNs with WOCN certification and at least 2 years of experience, including first-time travelers. The role offers a Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends or call, and requires full compliance with certifications, health screenings, and facility policies.