Critical Care Float RN
Fayetteville, Georgia
Piedmont Fayette Hospital

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float - Registered Nurse

Location: Fayetteville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 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
• Weekend Schedule: Every other weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility and scope of practice

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience required
• First-time travelers accepted (prior travel experience not required)

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of Georgia

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required for critical care specialties
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required depending on unit assignment; verify based on clinical area

Health and Compliance

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• Up-to-date immunizations including MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, and seasonal flu vaccine or declination
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Background check and education verification required prior to start
• Skills checklist and work history verification required (can be pending with proof of processing)

Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for ICU/Tele/IMCU/ER units
• Color blindness test required

Additional Information

• Clinical screening will be conducted to determine fit before final approval
• Return to Orientation (RTO) maximum of 7 days
• Holiday work expectations: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, traveler expected to work it; if 2 holidays, work both; if 3 holidays, work 2 of them
• Full compliance with all requirements is mandatory to start on time; delays in compliance may result in assignment start delays
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic critical care environment with a variety of complex patient diagnoses. It is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of critical care experience, including those new to travel nursing.