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ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Thomasville, Georgia

Position Details

Job Title: ICU Registered Nurse
Location: Thomasville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Assignment Length: 13 weeks (with possible extension)
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48 hours
Start Date: Approximately 3 weeks from offer
Schedule: Every Other Week (EOW)
Float: Possible float to Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) or Cardiac Progressive Unit (CPU)
Holidays: Required to work holidays
Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs required (not provided)

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
Minimum 2 years of recent ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
Proficient in:
- Mechanical Ventilation (Vents)
- Intracranial Pressure Monitoring (ICP)
- Telemetry
- Pulmonary Artery (PA) Lines
- Balloon Pumps
- Swan-Ganz Catheter (SWANZ)

Required Documentation & Compliance

Background Checks:
- 7-year criminal background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
- Social Security Number trace, county checks, national sex offender registry, FACIS Level 3, nationwide checks
- Education verification required for all candidates
Licensure Verification: Primary source verification and NURSYS verification required
Health Requirements:
- Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
- Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 30 days of start; no PPDs accepted
- TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
- Immunizations or positive titers for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella
- Hepatitis B titer, series, or declination
- Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (9/3 - 3/31) unless approved medical/religious exemption
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
Fit Testing: Completed onsite at no cost
Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required within 24 hours of signing
References: Two recent supervisor/manager level references verified within 12 months
Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually
Performance Evaluations: Required if previously worked with the facility for over 1 year
Facility-Specific Training: HealthStream modules must be completed prior to first day

Additional Notes

Minimal to no Return to Origin (RTO) allowed; must be included on submission
Candidates with an address within 30 miles of assignment location will not be considered; candidates 31-50 miles away may have reduced bill rate (not relevant for pay disclosure)
Fingerprinting requirements apply for CNAs only; not applicable for this RN role
Strict adherence to dress code and documentation submission order is required
Flu exemption requires detailed documentation and facility approval; mask must be worn if exemption granted

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with night shifts, telemetry, and advanced critical care skills, seeking a 13-week travel assignment in Georgia.