Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Stockbridge, Georgia
Piedmont Henry Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of specialty experience required
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Clinical Skills & Work Setting

• Patient Diagnoses include:
  Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Small Bowel Obstruction, Pneumonia, COPD exacerbation, Sepsis, Hypertension, Hypo/Hyperglycemia, Prostatectomy, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Ostomy creation/reversal, Exploratory Laparotomy, Bowel resections
• Equipment experience: NGT (Nasogastric Tube), chest tubes, feeding tubes, wound vacs
• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:6
• Unit size: 34 beds, average daily census 27

Work Schedule & Requirements

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Compliance & Screening

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Clinical screen required to determine clinical fit before final approval

Required Documentation & Health Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start (including education verification)
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• State license verification within 30 days prior to start (Georgia RN license required)
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)
• TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months of start or negative chest x-ray if prior positive
• TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blind testing required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for applicable units (Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, ICU, PCU) with up to 3 attempts allowed

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

This position offers a diverse adult to geriatric patient population with a variety of acute diagnoses and requires strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with facility policies and health requirements.