Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Emergency Room (ER)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

• Work in a very large, busy Emergency Department (Non-Trauma) with high acuity patients.
• Patient population ranges from adolescents to geriatrics.
• Stroke and STEMI certified unit.
• Unit size: 59 beds, averaging 165-175 patients per day.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4.
• Shift: Day shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM).
• Electronic medical record system: Epic (required).
• Medication dispensing system: Pyxis.
• Scrub color: Navy Blue.
• Return to Office (RTO) maximum: 7 days.
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend.
• Floating: Rare, only within facility and scope of practice.
• 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.
• Orientation: Bi-weekly schedule; full compliance required to start on time or assignment start may be delayed by 2 weeks.
• Locals accepted at the same rate.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia.
• Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department (ED) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current certifications prior to start:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with Epic electronic medical record system.

Additional Information

• Return to Office blackout dates: Spring Break (April 4th-12th).
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment).
• Candidate clinical screening required to determine clinical fit before final manager approval.
• Candidate must review and sign facility code of conduct and dress/professional appearance policies prior to start.

This position offers a challenging and fast-paced environment for experienced Emergency Room Registered Nurses who meet the certification and licensure requirements and are ready for a travel contract assignment.