Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Newnan, Georgia
Piedmont Newnan Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Newnan, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Weekend every other week
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (Unit does not accept first-time travelers)
• Prior Travel Experience: Required (implied by "Unit does not accept first time travelers")
• Holiday Work: Required 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)
• Orientation: Bi-weekly schedule; full compliance required to start on time, otherwise start delayed by 2 weeks
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at same rate

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RNs in specified specialties
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for RNs in PACU/Pre-op/Endo/CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure): May be required depending on specialty
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire (no re-certification required)
• State License: Must be licensed in Georgia
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Tech Cert Verification: National certification verification if applicable

Required Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for RNs by Aya
• Color Blind Testing: Required for all candidates; alternative assessment available if needed
• Competency Exam: Required for Nursing by Aya
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for Telemetry, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, ICU, PCU

Health and Background Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required by Aya within 1 year of start
• Negative TB or Chest X-Ray: Within 12 months of start; can start with TB test pending if questionnaire on file
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Hepatitis B: Series, antibody titer, or signed declination
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Flu Vaccination: Required or declination during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Documentation and Verification

• Background Check: Required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification, etc.
• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof running (due within 30 days post start)
• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof running

Additional Notes

• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start.
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment).
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to avoid delays in start date.