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Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Valdosta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking an ICU Registered Nurse with a minimum of 2 years of experience. First-time travel nurses are welcome to apply. The position involves floating between Critical Care Unit (CPU), Progressive Care Unit (PCU), and Medical-Surgical/Telemetry units with a patient load of up to 4 patients.

Patient Population

Pediatrics
Adults
Geriatrics

Patient Diagnoses

Medical ICU and Surgical ICU patients (excluding cardiac and occasional pediatrics)
Post code, post stroke, TPA administration
Respiratory failure
Dialysis patients

Schedule Requirements

Float required between CPU, PCU, and MS/Telemetry units
Every other weekend coverage

Medication and Documentation Systems

Medication system: Omnicell
Documentation system: EPIC

Required Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or American Red Cross
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred

Required Skills

Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
Care of ventilated patients

Shift Details

Shift options: 8, 10, or 12 hours with incremental called-off hour rules per 2-week period
Guaranteed hours vary by shift length (e.g., 3 or 4 twelve-hour shifts)

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Georgia
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 2 years ICU nursing experience, including experience within the last year
ACLS issued by American Heart Association
BLS issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) certification
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification
Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias

Health and Compliance Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start, renewed yearly
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (with exceptions for breaks in assignments)
Required immunizations or positive titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
Flu vaccination or approved exemption required during flu season
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (including Marijuana/THC)
Mask fit testing completed at orientation

Background and Documentation

Background check within 30 days of start including SSN trace, 7-year county residence, nationwide search, sex offender search
Copy of official transcript or diploma required
Photo for badge (passport style, white background, no selfies)
Employment application and 2 professional references required

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

EPIC testing on day 1
Pass/fail testing on EKG, medication, and critical care exams during orientation
Competency check-off prior to start
Scrub color coding by unit (e.g., Emergency Department: Royal Blue; Women/Children: Pink; Med/Surg and others: Ceil Blue)
Completion of required online learning modules prior to start
Compliance with drug and alcohol policy, confidentiality agreement, and facility handbook

Notes

Fingerprinting through Georgia GCHEXS system is not required for RNs
CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification required only for ER travelers after 1 year at the facility
Travelers cannot start with pending background or fingerprint results

This position offers a challenging ICU nursing role with diverse patient populations and a supportive orientation/testing process. Ideal for RNs with critical care experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in Georgia.