Medical Surgical Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 7 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Registered Nurse experience
• 1st time travelers not accepted (prior travel experience required)

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics
• Mostly post-surgical patients including:

  • Orthopedics
  • Urology
  • Colorectal
  • Bariatrics
  • Neurology
  • General Surgery

Unit Details

• 42 Bed Unit
• Nurse to patient ratio: 1:6
• 42 rooms
• Unit systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Floating required
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• Return to Orientation (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Call requirements: Not specified

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:

• New Year’s Eve and Day
• Spring Break (no RTO)
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Christmas Eve and Day

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on specialty area
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required depending on specialty area (refer to clinical track)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may push start date by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Education verification
• State license verification within 30 days prior to start (must be licensed in Georgia)
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start
• Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions)
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• TB testing (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months of start, plus TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blind testing required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for certain units (Tele, ICU, ER, etc.) with up to 3 attempts allowed

Additional Notes

• Skills checklist within 12 months required
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Two clinical references required
• Locals accepted at same rate

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses with prior travel contract experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced, post-surgical adult and geriatric patient population using Epic and other unit systems. Compliance with all certifications, background checks, and health documentation is mandatory for timely start.