Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Jasper, Georgia
Piedmont Mountainside Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Jasper, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• General medical/surgical unit
• Primarily cares for geriatric patients
• Patient diagnoses vary daily
• Floating within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• No on-call required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience required
• First-time travelers are not accepted (prior travel experience required)

Holidays

• If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler is expected to work it
• If 2 major holidays fall, traveler must work both
• If 3 major holidays fall, traveler must work 2 of them
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day

Orientation & Compliance

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Orientation scheduled bi-weekly; non-compliance may delay start by 2 weeks
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for many specialties; check if applicable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required if working in PACU, ER, or pediatric areas
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required if applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire (no renewal required)
• State License: Must be valid and verified within 30 days prior to start (Georgia RN license required)
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start
• 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 staff by Aya
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, and related units; up to 3 attempts allowed

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start (Aya requirement)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations required or proof of immunity for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Two clinical references required (Aya requirement)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Manager reviews candidate profile within 48 hours after confirmation to ensure fit
• Must work major holidays as outlined
• Full compliance with all documentation and certifications is mandatory for timely start

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with prior travel contract experience seeking a general med/surg role in a geriatric-focused unit.