Medical-Surgical/Telemetry Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit: Medical Surgical / Remote Telemetry
• Diagnoses: Diabetes, med/surg, post-op, wound vacs, bariatrics
• Ratio/Census: 1:5-6; 33 beds with average daily census of 28
• Unit Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes
• Call Requirements: None
• Holiday Work: Required to work major holidays during assignment (expectations vary based on number of holidays)

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on specialty area
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required based on unit assignment (refer to specialty requirements)

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may push start date by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

Required Documentation & Health Screenings

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID (Photo ID required)
• Background Check (must be completed within 30 days prior to start)
• Education Verification (degree verification required; can be pending with proof of processing)
• State Nursing License verification (must be valid for Georgia)
• NURSYS Verification (annual)
• 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
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Telemetry, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac step-down, ICU, PCU)

Work Environment & Policies

• Floating between units may be required
• Dress code: Navy blue scrubs
• Must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Candidate profile review by manager within 48 hours after confirmation to ensure fit for unit/schedule/expertise
• References: 2 clinical references required by agency (not required by client)
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (can be pending with proof of processing)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a well-supported medical surgical/telemetry unit with a focus on adult and geriatric patient care in a dynamic hospital setting.