Travel Med/Surg Float Registered Nurse
Valdosta, Georgia
South Georgia Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Med/Surg Float)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Unit: Med/Surg Float Pool (floats to ER holding, Postpartum, Step Down units as needed)
• Patient Age Group: Adults
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year Med/Surg experience; first-time travelers are welcome
• Shift Options: 3, 12-hour or 4, 12-hour shifts available
• Ratios:

  • Days: 1:5-6
  • Nights: 1:6
• Patient Diagnoses: General Med/Surg including post-stroke, medical, post-surgery, ortho, neuro, general surgery
• Schedule:

  • Strict every other weekend schedule unless working every weekend
  • No guaranteed block scheduling unless working every weekend
• Medication System: Omnicell
• Documentation System: EPIC

Required Certifications & Skills

• Certifications:

  • BCLS (Basic Life Support) required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) recommended (AHA or American Red Cross)
• Preferred Skills:

  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Phlebotomy

Work Hours & Called Off Policy

• Called Off Rules:

  • 8-hour shifts: up to 8 hours per 2 weeks
  • 10-hour shifts: up to 10 hours per 2 weeks
  • 12-hour shifts: up to 12 hours per 2 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours:

  • 8 or 10-hour shifts: 40 hours per week
  • 3 shifts of 12 hours = 36 hours
  • 4 shifts of 12 hours = 48 hours

Facility & Orientation Requirements

• EPIC Testing: Required on day 1
• Scrub Colors:

  • Emergency Department: Royal Blue
  • Women & Children (L&D, Postpartum, Pediatrics, NICU): Pink and/or White
  • Med/Surg, Critical Care, Rehab: Ceil Blue
  • RRTs: Hunter Green
• Photo: Passport-style photo with white background required for badge
• Pass/Fail Testing:

  • Medication exam (all RNs and LPNs including Case Managers)
  • EKG exam (for Med/Surg, ER, ICU, Step Down, Dialysis, etc.)
  • Critical Care exam (for ICU units except NICU, Tele, Step Down)
• Competency Check-Off: Required prior to start
• Net Learning Modules: Must be completed before start date
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Required or approved exemption prior to start
• Mask Fit Testing: Completed at orientation

Health & Background Requirements

• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, renewed yearly
• Immunizations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years (facility-specific declination accepted)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B: Positive titer, completed series, or signed declination
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, Qgold, or Tspot within 1 year; chest x-ray if previously positive
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (includes THC)
• Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (Sept 22 - Mar 31) with no declinations accepted
• Background Check: Within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search
• Fingerprinting: Not required for RNs

Additional Notes

• Must be able to float within Med/Surg units and take patients within scope of practice
• Experienced Med/Surg RNs preferred due to diverse patient population
• Local candidates preferred to reside 50 miles or more from participating hospitals

This position offers a dynamic Med/Surg float role with opportunities to work across multiple units in a hospital setting using EPIC and Omnicell systems. Ideal for nurses with solid Med/Surg experience looking for a travel contract in Georgia.