Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Macon, Georgia
Coliseum Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Emergency Room

Location: Macon, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse for the Emergency Room unit. The patient population ranges from neonates to geriatrics. The unit uses EPIC as the system.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience.
• First-time travelers are accepted (no prior travel experience required).

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable per unit)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) preferred
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) if working with neonates
• STABLE certification required for NICU assignments
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) course required within a few months of hire (no renewal required)

License Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of Georgia
• State license verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Annual NURSYS verification required

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend
• No call requirements
• Floating within the facility based on skillset
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, 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

Compliance & Onboarding

• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time
• Non-compliance may result in a 2-week delay due to orientation scheduling
• Background check and education verification must be completed prior to start
• Physical exam required within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months required (can start with TB test pending if questionnaire on file)
• Drug screening (10-panel) required within 60 days of start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documented:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (highly recommended)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B - surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season

Competency Exams (Aya Required)

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Color Blind Testing (must score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (for applicable units)
• General competency exam for nursing

Additional Requirements

• Two clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated within the last 12 months
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Emergency Department (ED) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or competency

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic ER environment with a diverse patient population and requires a motivated RN with appropriate certifications and compliance readiness.