Critical Care Float RN
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Critical Care Float Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Job Overview

• Float pool position requiring coverage throughout the hospital, including the Emergency Department.
• Floating within facility and scope of practice as needed.
• Weekend schedule: every other weekend.
• No call required.
• No block schedule requests allowed.
• Expected to work major holidays if they fall within the assignment period (up to two holidays).

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia.
• Minimum 2 years of float nursing experience, with float experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance with all documentation and credentialing required to start on time.
• Orientation scheduled bi-weekly; failure to comply on time may delay start by 2 weeks.
• Non-billable orientation hours depend on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment).

Health & Background Requirements

• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (including amphetamines, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, cocaine, opiates, methadone, PCP, propoxyphene, THC).
• Physical exam within 12 months of start (not required by client but required by agency).
• Background check completed within 30 days of start; must include county, national, sex offender, criminal, FACIS 3, and education verification.
• TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months or chest x-ray if positive history.
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB test result.
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap highly recommended)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required by agency for RNs.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for Telemetry, ICU, ER, and related units; up to 3 attempts allowed.
• Color blindness test required for all candidates; alternative assessment available if needed.
• General competency exam required by agency for nursing staff.

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Two clinical references required by agency.
• Skills checklist updated within the last 12 months.
• Verification of most recent work history required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process.
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start.

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate as travelers.
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day.
• Candidate profile review by manager occurs within 48 hours of confirmation to determine fit for unit/schedule/expertise.
• No block schedule requests allowed.

This position offers a dynamic float role requiring flexibility, strong critical care skills, and full compliance with health and credentialing standards.