Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• 1st time travelers accepted
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification, and others may be required depending on specialty area (refer to facility-specific requirements)
• State License verification required (Georgia RN license)
• Annual NURSYS verification required

Skills and Competencies

• Experience with Med Surg diagnoses
• Skills required:

  • Isolation Precautions
  • Wound Care/Wound Vac
  • Nasal Cannula, High Flow Nasal Cannula
  • Chest Tubes
  • Starting IVs
  • PICC Line Management
  • Blood Product Administration
  • Feeding Tube Care and Management
• Competency exams required for medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, and color blind testing
• Familiarity with Epic electronic health record system required

Work Environment

• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:6
• Unit size: 32 rooms, average daily census 29
• Floating required
• Every other weekend work required
• Call not required
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays, expected to work 2 of them
• Return to Orientation (RTO) maximum 7 days

Compliance and Onboarding

• Full compliance with documentation and certifications required to start on time
• Background check, education verification, drug testing, and health documents required prior to start
• Physical exam and immunizations (including TB, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine or declination) required
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (can be pending with proof running)

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Facility-specific policies on dress code and professional appearance must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Candidate must review and sign Code of Conduct prior to start

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity with a focus on Med Surg adult and geriatric care in a hospital setting using Epic EHR, requiring a minimum of 1 year nursing experience and BLS certification.