Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Newnan, Georgia
Piedmont Newnan Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Newnan, Georgia
Facility: Hospital within Piedmont Healthcare system

Unit Details

• Patient Diagnoses: Orthopedic, Bariatric, Renal & General Surgery, Abdominal pain, CHF Exacerbations, Renal
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 2 years (first-time travelers accepted)

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Work Requirements

• Must work major holidays if they fall during assignment:

  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
  • New Year’s Eve/New Year’s Day
• Orientation hours vary by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Full compliance with onboarding required to start on time; delays may push start by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Locals accepted at same rate

Required Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for many specialties including ER, PACU, Critical Care, Cardiac Telemetry, Labor & Delivery, etc.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required except for some tech roles
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required for RN’s in PACU, ER, and other pediatric-accepting areas
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required if specialty indicates
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire (no renewal required)
• State License: Must be valid and verified within 30 days prior to start (Georgia license required for CRTs & RRTs)
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start
• NIH Stroke Certification: If required by specialty
• Tech Cert Verification: National certification verification if applicable
• Competency Exams: Medication test, Dysrhythmia/EKG competency (3 attempts max), color blind testing, and general competency exams required by Aya

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, FACIS, and 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 (RRTs)
• Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies must be reviewed and signed prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (can start with TB test pending if questionnaire on file)
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (series, titer, or declination)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screen acceptable under certain conditions)
• Flu vaccination or declination required for flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

References & Work History

• Two clinical references required by Aya (not required by client)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required
• Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)

Additional Notes

• Manager reviews candidate profile within 48 hours of confirmation to determine fit
• Maximum Return to Office (RTO) time: 7 days
• If multiple major holidays fall during assignment, traveler expected to work most of them as specified
• Facility may require floating within scope of practice

This opportunity is suitable for experienced RNs looking for a travel/contract role in a diverse surgical and medical unit with a supportive onboarding process and clear compliance requirements.