Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Overview: Registered Nurse at Piedmont Augusta Hospital

Location

• City: Augusta, Georgia
• Facility: Piedmont Augusta Hospital
• Hospital System: Piedmont Healthcare

Employment Details

• Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Description

• Minimum Experience: 1 year; first-time travelers accepted
• Patient Population: Adolescents to Geriatrics
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - if applicable
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - if applicable
  • NIH Stroke Certification - if applicable
  • State License Verification (Georgia)

Work Environment

• Unit Type: Medical Surgical Unit with remote telemetry
• Ratio/Census: 1:6; 38 bed unit with an average daily census of 33
• Unit Systems: Epic (Required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Scheduling

• RTO (Request Time Off): Maximum of 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Call Requirements: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall within the assignment period.

Compliance and Documentation

• Full Compliance Required: Must be compliant to start on time; non-compliance may result in a 2-week delay.
• Background Check: Required within 30 days of start.
• References: 2 clinical references needed.
• Health Documents:

  • Negative TB or Chest X-Ray
  • Drug Testing
  • Flu and COVID Vaccination or Declination
  • Physical Exam
• Education Verification: Required, can be pending at start with proof.

Additional Information

• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually.
• Work History Verification: Required, can be pending at start with proof.
• Education Verification: Required, can be pending at start with proof.

This position is ideal for healthcare professionals looking for a travel nursing opportunity in a supportive environment with a diverse patient population.