Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Setting: Emergency Department (Non-Trauma) – very large, busy, high acuity
Patient Population: Adolescents to Geriatrics
Unit Size: 59 Bed ER, averaging 165-175 patients per day
Ratio: 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
Electronic Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis

Contract Details

• Length: 14 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Return to Office (RTO): 7 days max
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Floating: Rare
• Holiday Work: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (if 1 holiday falls, work it; if 2 holidays, work both; if 3 holidays, work 2)
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 2 years (1st time travelers not accepted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• Additional Certifications (may be required):

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – online course required within a few months of hire
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by agency)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ER and related units)
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
  • General Competency Exam (required by agency)

Compliance & Onboarding

• Full compliance with documentation and certifications required to start on time; delays in compliance may push start date by 2 weeks due to orientation scheduling
• Clinical screening required to determine clinical fit before final manager approval
• Locals accepted at same rate

Required Documentation & Health Screenings

• Background Check: Comprehensive background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Education Verification: Degree verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• State License: Georgia RN license verification within 30 days prior to start
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start
• Physical Exam: Required by agency within 1 year of start
• TB Testing: Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer required
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination required (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process

Work Environment & Additional Notes

• Stroke and STEMI certified unit
• High acuity emergency department
• Minimal floating expected
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced Emergency Department Registered Nurses with required certifications and a minimum of 2 years specialty experience, ready to work in a fast-paced, high-volume ER setting in Augusta, Georgia.