Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule: Weekend every other week
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience Required: 2 years (unit accepts first-time travelers)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Assignment Expectations

• Holiday Work:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it.
  • If 2 major holidays fall, traveler expected to work both.
  • If 3 major holidays fall, traveler 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. Delays in compliance push start by 2 weeks.
• Locals Accepted: Yes, at same rate

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RNs in critical care and related specialties.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for RNs.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required if working in PACU/Pre-op/Endo/CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required if applicable to specialty.
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire if applicable.
• State License: Must be licensed in Georgia.
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification required within 30 days prior to start.
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required for RNs.
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, and related units. Three attempts allowed; failure results in cancellation.
  • Color Blind Testing required for all candidates.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification. No pending background checks allowed at start.
• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).
• Physical Exam: Required within 1 year of start.
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; no pending results allowed. Instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions.
• TB Testing: Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months; TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer required.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required.
  • Hepatitis B: Series, antibody titer, or signed declination required.
  • Flu Vaccine or Declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31).
• References: Two clinical references required.
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated within the last 12 months.
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process.

Additional Notes

• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment).
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time.
• Facility-specific policies on dress code and code of conduct must be reviewed and acknowledged prior to start.

This opportunity is suitable for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of experience, including those new to travel nursing.