Wound Care Registered Nurse
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Wound Care) - Georgia, Cartersville

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Wound Care)
• Location: Cartersville, Georgia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Contract Length: 12 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty
• Unit accepts first-time travelers
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Work Expectations

• If one major holiday falls during assignment, traveler is expected to work it
• If two major holidays fall, traveler must work both
• If three major holidays fall, traveler must work two of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to orientation scheduling

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Georgia
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for RN in critical care-related specialties; confirm if required for wound care
  • Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may not be required unless specified by unit
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam if applicable to unit
  • Color Blind Testing Online (required for all candidates)
  • General Competency Exam (required for nursing by Aya)
• Background Checks:

  • Comprehensive background check required within 30 days of start
  • Education verification required; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
  • Immunizations: Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer), Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer), Hepatitis B series or declination
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
  • Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Other Requirements:

  • Review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
  • Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
  • Verification of most recent work history (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
  • Two clinical references required

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Floating within facility as needed within scope of practice