Travel Nurse RN - Wound Care
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Facility: Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (WOCN certification highly preferred)
• Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Weekend: None
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 2 years (first-time travelers accepted)
• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Assignment Expectations

• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it.
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both.
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler expected to 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: Bi-weekly schedule; full compliance required to start on time. Non-compliance results in a 2-week delay.
• Locals Accepted: Same pay rate as travelers.

Required Certifications & Competencies

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for many RN specialties including ER, Critical Care, Labor & Delivery, etc.
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for certain specialties like ER, PACU if pediatric patients accepted
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Specialty dependent
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Online course required post-hire, no re-certification needed
  • State License (Georgia) – Must be current within 30 days prior to start
  • NURSYS Verification – Annual verification within 30 days prior to start
  • Tech Cert Verification (if applicable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if required by specialty)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs and LVNs by Aya)
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, etc.) – 3 attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation
  • General Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by Aya)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification, and more. Cannot start with background pending.
• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).
• Physical Exam: Required by Aya within 1 year of start.
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending. Instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions.
• TB Testing: Negative PPD, QGold, or TSpot within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer required; boosters allowed post-start if eligible.
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters allowed post-start if eligible.
  • Hepatitis B – Series, antibody titer, or signed declination required.
  • Flu Vaccine or Declination – Required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31).
• References: Two clinical references required by Aya (not required by client).
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually within 12 months.
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).

Additional Notes

• Floating assignments are within the facility and scope of practice.
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment).
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start.

This position offers a structured schedule with no weekends or call, suitable for RNs with at least 2 years of experience, including first-time travelers. Compliance with all certifications, background checks, and health documentation is mandatory for timely start.