Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Newnan, Georgia
Piedmont Newnan Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Newnan, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• Weekend Schedule: Every Other Weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (No first-time travelers accepted)

Assignment Expectations

• Return to Office (RTO) maximum: 7 days
• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler must work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler must work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler must work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include:

  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
  • New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Orientation hours vary by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience required
• Certifications (as applicable to specialty):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – online course required within a few months of hire
  • State License (Georgia) verification within 30 days prior to start
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP) annually within 30 days prior to start
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if required by specialty)
  • Tech Certification Verification (if applicable)

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background Check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Transcript/Diploma required for Respiratory Therapists (RRTs)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions
• Physical Exam: Required by agency within 1 year of start
• TB Testing: Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations/Vaccinations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or signed declination
  • Flu Vaccine or Declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Competency Exams (Aya Required)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (RNs and LVNs)
• Color Blind Testing (all candidates)
• Competency Exam (Nursing and Allied Health)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for Telemetry, ICU, ER, and related specialties)

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Delineation of Privileges document required only for CVOR Certified Surgical First Assistant and RNFA specialties

References & Work History

• Two clinical references required by agency (not required by client)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)

This position is for experienced Registered Nurses seeking a travel/contract role in Georgia with a reputable healthcare system. Compliance with all certifications, background checks, health documents, and competency exams is mandatory for timely start and continued assignment.