Critical Care Float Nurse
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float Nurse

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Job Overview

• Position is for hospital float pool staff, expected to float throughout the hospital including the Emergency Department.
• Floating occurs within the facility and within scope of practice as needed.
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend.
• No call required.
• No block schedule requests allowed.
• Must work major holidays if they fall during the assignment (up to two holidays required if three fall within the contract).
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, and New Year’s Eve/Day.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 2 years of Critical Care Float nursing experience, with Critical Care Float experience within the last year
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience

Additional Information

• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary based on contract length (e.g., 10 hours for a 10-week assignment).
• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers.
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start.
• No prior travel experience required.

Summary

This is a night shift travel nursing opportunity for experienced RNs with at least 2 years of experience, willing to float across hospital units including the Emergency Department. The role requires multiple certifications and competency exams, strict compliance with health and background checks, and flexibility to work holidays and every other weekend.