Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical) - Augusta, Georgia

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)
• Location: Augusta, Georgia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 14 weeks

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Unit & Work Environment

• Renal Medical Surgical unit
• Patient ratio: 1:5-6
• 49 rooms with an average daily census of 48
• Unit systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Call requirements: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• Experience working with adult patients
• Experience working with geriatric patients

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (check specialty requirements)
  • Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required if working in specific specialty areas (not required for this Medical Surgical role)

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)
• Return to Orientation (RTO) maximum 7 days
• RTO blackout dates: Spring Break (April 4th-12th)

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
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with specific requirements if history of positive TB)
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap highly recommended)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Annual TB questionnaire required

Competency Exams (Aya requirements)

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Color blind testing (with alternative assessment if needed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (if applicable to unit)

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Floating within facility as needed
• No call requirements
• Must review and sign facility-specific policies such as 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)

This position offers a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of Medical Surgical experience, working with adult to geriatric patients in a renal med-surg unit using Epic. The role requires standard nursing certifications and compliance with health and background checks. Prior travel experience is not required.