ICU Registered Nurse
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (ICU) - Georgia

Location

• City: Cartersville, Georgia

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Specialty & Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Required Years of Experience: 2 years (hard stop)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (unit accepts first-time travelers)

Work Schedule

• Weekend: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Holidays: If one major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it; if two, expected to work both; if three, expected to work two.
• Major Holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day.

Orientation & Compliance

• Maximum Return to Orientation (RTO) time: 7 days
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays result in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule.
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment).

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse license for the state of Georgia
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for ICU specialty
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required if working in PACU/Pre-op/Endo/CSU or ER with pediatric patients
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - If applicable per unit description
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - Online course required within a few months of hire if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification - If required by unit description, must be completed yearly

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for ICU and related units; up to 3 attempts allowed)

Background & Health Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start; must be complete prior to start
• Education verification of related degree required; can be pending at start with proof of processing (due within 30 days post start)
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• 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; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters allowed post-start if eligible
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Additional Requirements

• Color Blind Testing Online (required for all candidates)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Work history verification of most recent employer; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• Two clinical references required

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Floating assignments may be required within the facility and scope of practice

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