Critical Care Float Nurse
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Unit & Job Details

• Position is for hospital float pool staff, expected to float across multiple units including:

  • Emergency Department (ED)
  • ER Hold
  • Medical Surgical
  • Telemetry
  • Stepdown/Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
• This is a float pool position requiring flexibility; no block schedule requests allowed.
• Weekend work every other weekend.
• No on-call required.
• Must be flexible with scheduling due to pool staffing needs.

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• First-time travel nurses are accepted (prior travel experience not required).

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance with all credentialing and documentation required to start on time.
• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary by contract length (e.g., 10 hours for a 10-week assignment).
• Background check must be completed within 30 days prior to start; no pending background checks allowed.
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).
• Physical exam required within 12 months prior to start.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start; instant drug screen acceptable; no pending results allowed.
• Annual NURSYS license verification required within 30 days prior to start.
• TB testing (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months; if positive, additional documentation required. TB questionnaire required annually regardless of TB status.
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer).
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer).
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination.
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap highly recommended but not mandatory.
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31).

Work Expectations & Policies

• Must work major holidays if they fall during the assignment:

  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day
• If one major holiday occurs, traveler must work it; if two occur, must work both; if three occur, must work two of them.
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate as travelers.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start.

References & Verification

• Two clinical references required (agency requirement).
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start).
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually.

Summary

This is a night shift travel nurse position requiring a minimum of 2 years RN experience, flexibility to float across multiple hospital units, and full compliance with certifications, immunizations, and background checks. The role demands adaptability to variable schedules and holiday work. First-time travelers are welcome.