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
• Floating within facility and scope of practice
• Weekend schedule: Every other weekend
• No on-call required

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience in critical care
• Unit accepts first-time travelers (no prior travel experience required)

Clinical Screening

• Candidates will undergo a clinical screen to determine fit and compliance with guidelines before final approval

Orientation & Compliance

• Maximum Return to Orientation (RTO) time: 7 days
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for an 8-week assignment)

Holiday Work Expectations

• If 1 major holiday falls during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work it
• If 2 major holidays fall during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work both
• If 3 major holidays fall during the assignment, the traveler is expected to work two of them

Major Holidays Include:

• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
• New Year's Eve/New Year's Day

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for critical care specialties
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required
• Other certifications (if applicable): PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification (refer to clinical track documents for specialty-specific requirements)

Required Licenses & Verifications

• State License verification within 30 days prior to start (must be licensed in Georgia)
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• Allied Annual License Verification (if applicable) within 30 days prior to start

Health & Compliance Documents

• Physical exam within 12 months of start (not required by client but required by agency)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months of start
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Proof of immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)
• Flu vaccination or signed declination required for flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Competency Exams

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

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist within the last 12 months, updated annually
• Verification of most recent work history (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Two clinical references required

Notes

• Locals are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Floating is within the facility and scope of practice
• No call required
• Orientation hours are non-billable and vary by contract length

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 12-week commitment. Prior travel experience is not required.