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Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract) - Thomasville, Georgia

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Thomasville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Assignment Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Start Date: Approximately 3 weeks from offer
Shift: Night shift
Schedule: Every Other Weekends (EOW), Holidays
Unit: CPU (Cardiac Progressive Unit)
Extension: Possible extension available
Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs required (not provided)

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

Required Skills and Experience

Minimum 3+ years recent Stepdown experience
Previous travel experience preferred
Skills: Intermediate/Advanced Family Medicine (FM), Telemetry, IV Start
EMR system used: Cerner

Residency and Travel Requirements

Candidates living within 31-50 miles of the facility qualify for local rate and are accepted.
Candidates living less than 30 miles from the facility are not accepted as travelers.
Verification of residence required (Driver’s License and NURSYS verification).

Background and Compliance Requirements

7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
Must include SSN Trace, Counties, National Sex Offender, FACIS Level 3, Nationwide checks
Education verification required for all candidates (Diploma or Transcript accepted)
EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
Fingerprinting: Georgia GCHEXS fingerprint results required for CNAs; process details provided for RNs
NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
References: Two recent supervisor/manager level references verified within 12 months
Performance and internal evaluations required if previously worked with the facility over 1 year

Health and Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
Fit test completed onsite at no cost
Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 30 days of start; no PPDs accepted
TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
Immunizations or positive titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella
- Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
Drug testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (9/3 - 3/31) unless approved medical/religious exemption
COVID-19 vaccination not required; proof of vaccine, exemption, or declination must be collected

Competency and Training Requirements

Annual updates required for:
- Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
- Competency Exam
- Core Parts I, II, and III
Facility-specific HealthStream modules must be completed prior to first day
OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission annual training or signed attestation required

Facility Specific Requirements

Photo for badge: Must be submitted within 24 hours of signing; passport-style photo required
Various facility-specific forms (IS115, IS119) must be completed and signed (wet ink or DocuSign)
Dress code must be reviewed by candidate
Flu exemption forms must be completed if requesting exemption

This position requires a highly qualified RN with stepdown experience, appropriate certifications, and compliance with extensive background, health, and training requirements. The assignment is a 13-week travel contract on night shift with holiday and weekend coverage.