Labor and Delivery Registered Nurse
Newnan, Georgia
Piedmont Newnan Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Newnan, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• Weekend Schedule: Every Other Weekend
• Call: 1 shift every 6 weeks
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (no first-time travelers accepted)

Assignment Expectations

• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• 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
• Full compliance with onboarding requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 1 year nursing experience in relevant unit
• Certifications (as applicable to specialty/unit):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – online course required within a few months of hire
  • State Nursing License (Georgia)
  • NURSYS Verification (RN, LPN/LVN, AP)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if applicable)
  • Tech Certification Verification (if applicable)

Competency Exams (Aya Required)

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (RNs and LVNs)
• Color Blind Testing (all candidates)
• Competency Exam (Nursing and Allied Health)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for Telemetry, ICU, ER, and related units)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam (within 1 year of start)
• Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (within 12 months) and TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer with boosters if needed
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (required during flu season)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable under certain conditions)

Background & Documentation

• Background Check required within 30 days of start, including:

  • County and national criminal searches
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Transcript/Diploma required for Respiratory Therapists
• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya (not required by client)
• Skills Checklist updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)

Facility Specific Policies

• Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Dress and Professional Appearance Policy must be reviewed

This position is ideal for experienced Registered Nurses seeking a travel/contract role in Georgia with a reputable healthcare system, offering a structured schedule with clear compliance and certification requirements.