PCU Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 16 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required
• 1st time travelers accepted
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Patient Population

• Adolescents to Geriatrics

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Work Setting & Skills

• Mixed Medical-Surgical/Telemetry and Intermediate patients
• Small neuro patient population
• Respiratory, cardiac, mixed medical cases
• Titrating cardiac drips and telemetry required
• Assignments may be all PCU, all MS/Tele, or a mix depending on patient acuity and staffing
• Ratio: 1 nurse to 4-5 patients (high staffing ratio)
• Unit systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• No block scheduling
• Return to Office (RTO) max 7 days
• Work every other weekend
• Floating required within the facility
• No call requirements
• Holiday work expectations:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major holidays include New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas

Compliance & Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time
• Non-compliance results in 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 16 weeks = 16 hours)

Facility & Competency Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start
• Education verification required (degree related to specialty)
• State license verification within 30 days of start (Georgia RN license required)
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days of start
• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blind testing required (with alternative assessment if needed)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required (3 attempts max)
• Competency exam required for nursing staff
• Physical exam required within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months of start
• TB questionnaire required annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Flu vaccine or declination required during flu season
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (no pending results allowed)
• References: 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required
• Work history verification of most recent employer required (can be pending at start with proof)

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Floating within facility required
• No call requirements
• Must review and sign facility-specific policies including Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy

This position offers a diverse patient population and requires strong clinical skills in telemetry and cardiac care, with a supportive staffing ratio and structured orientation process.