Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Fishersville, Virginia
Augusta Health

Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Fishersville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Fast-paced inpatient surgical unit
• Patient ratio: 1:6
• Float to help meet staffing needs
• Will accept pediatric surgical patients aged 12 and above depending on procedure
• Surgical specialties include general surgery, abdominal, urological, orthopedic, hysterectomy, mastectomy, spine, bariatric surgery
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend
• Block scheduling not guaranteed but grouping shifts may be possible

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Med Surg nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Work Conditions & Policies

• Must work holidays according to policy (if 1 holiday in assignment, expect to work it; if 2 holidays, expect to work 1; if 3 holidays, expect to work 2)
• Local radius rule: candidates living within 50 miles are not accepted
• Cannot guarantee block scheduling but will try to group shifts if available

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC only
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) may be required if working with pediatric patients
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government issued photo ID
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Negative 10-panel drug test within 30 days of start (including marijuana; zero tolerance policy)
• Immunizations/vaccinations including:

  • Tdap within past 10 years
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B - positive titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Fit mask testing (N95 preferred), updated annually
• Required facility-specific documents and acknowledgements prior to start (e.g., confidentiality agreement, standards of appearance, social media policy, compliance forms)
• 2 professional references required
• Current application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to float to other units as needed
• Pediatric surgical patients accepted only if 12 years or older and depending on procedure
• Onsite fit testing and drug screening may be required
• Medical/religious exemptions for flu vaccine require specific forms and approval

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with surgical experience seeking a travel assignment in a fast-paced surgical inpatient setting.