Emergency Department Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Facility Type: Large, busy Emergency Department (Non-Trauma)

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Minimum Experience: 2 years (1st time travelers not accepted)
• Patient Population: Adolescents to Geriatrics
• Unit: Emergency Department (59 beds)
• Patient Volume: 165-175 patients per day
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Electronic Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Floating: Rare
• Call Requirements: Not specified
• Holiday Work: Required to work major holidays during assignment (see below)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Major Holidays (Work Expected)

• New Year’s Eve and Day (Dec 31 & Jan 1)
• Spring Break (April 6-12, no RTO)
• Memorial Day (May 26)
• Independence Day (July 4)
• Labor Day (Sept 1)
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday (Nov 27 & 28)
• Christmas Eve and Day (Dec 24 & 25)

Orientation & Compliance

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Orientation scheduled bi-weekly; non-compliance may delay start by 2 weeks
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)

Clinical Screening

• Candidates reviewed for clinical fit before manager approval
• Clinical screens sent case-by-case

Required Documents & Verifications

• Photo ID: Driver’s License or State ID
• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification
• Education Verification: Degree verification required; can be pending with proof of processing
• State License: Georgia RN license verification within 30 days prior to start
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start; instant drug screen acceptable if needed
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start
• Immunizations & Health Requirements:

  • TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
  • TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)

Competency Exams (Aya Required)

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (with alternative assessment if needed)
• General Competency Exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (3 attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation)

Additional Facility Policies

• Must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (can be pending with proof)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, fast-paced emergency department with a diverse patient population and requires strong clinical skills and certifications.