Critical Care Float RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float Registered Nurse

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

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with critical care float experience to work primarily in ICU with floating to Medical-Surgical (MS), MS Telemetry, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Neuro ICU, and Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) units. Patient population ranges from adults to geriatrics.

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in specialty
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience not explicitly required

Work Setting & Responsibilities

• Floating primarily to ICU, but may float to MS, MS Tele, PCU, ICU units
• Patient ratios:

  • ICU: 1:2-3
  • PCU: 1:4-5
  • MS/MS Tele: 1:5-6
• Use of Epic electronic health record system required
• Other systems: Pyxis, SBAR communication tool
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Weekend shifts: Every other weekend (approx. 6 weekends in a 13-week contract)
• Call: None required
• Holiday work: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Return to Orientation (RTO): Maximum 7 days per contract, with blackout dates during Spring Break (April 4-12)

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification (if required by unit)

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of Georgia

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Full compliance with orientation and credentialing required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification and criminal history
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if history of positive TB)
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 60 days of start
• Annual NURSYS license verification
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer or signed declination)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap highly recommended)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
• Color blindness testing required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for Telemetry and ICU units (3 attempts allowed)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification and 2 clinical references required

Additional Notes

• Floating between multiple critical care and step-down units is mandatory
• No call responsibilities
• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Critical Care Float nursing, including ICU, PCU, Medical-Surgical, and Telemetry units
• At least 1 year of recent ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Current BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification
• Experience using Epic electronic health record system