Critical Care Float Registered Nurse
Fayetteville, Georgia
Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float - Registered Nurse

Location: Fayetteville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• All ICU/IMCU units
• Patient diagnoses include but are not limited to: Pneumonia, Sepsis, Renal issues, Pancreatitis, General surgeries pre/post, Orthopedics, COPD, COVID-19, GI issues, and Sickle Cell Crisis
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• No on-call required
• Floating within facility and scope of practice

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience in critical care
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of Georgia

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for critical care specialties
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required depending on unit assignment; verify based on clinical area

Compliance & Screening

• Clinical screening required to determine clinical fit before final approval
• Full compliance with all documentation and credentialing required to start on time
• Background check, education verification, and licensure verification must be current and completed prior to start
• Physical exam within 12 months required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months required
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 60 days required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity: MMR (Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tdap (highly recommended), Flu vaccine or declination

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for ICU/IMCU and related units (3 attempts allowed)
• Color blindness test required

Orientation & Work Expectations

• Orientation hours vary based on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Return to orientation (RTO) maximum of 7 days if needed
• Holiday work expectations:

  • 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

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Floating assignments within the facility based on scope of practice
• References and skills checklist required (can be pending at start with proof of processing)

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of critical care experience looking for a travel contract in Georgia with a reputable healthcare system. Prior travel experience is not required.