Outpatient Surgery RN
Stockbridge, Georgia
Piedmont Henry Hospital

Registered Nurse - Outpatient Surgery

Location: Stockbridge, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Setting: Outpatient Surgery with 13 rooms
• Patient Population: Infants to Geriatrics
• Call: No call, but must provide coverage for cases that run late
• Floating: Yes, within OR departments
• Weekends: Every other weekend unless shifts specify otherwise
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day)
• Ratio/Census: 13 rooms
• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Provided by facility
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days per contract

Required Qualifications

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

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification of related degree (can be pending with proof of processing)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if history of positive TB)
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer or signed declination)
  • Tdap (highly recommended)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start
• Annual NURSYS license verification
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer
• Two clinical references required

Additional Information

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week start delay due to orientation scheduling
• Clinical screening required to determine fit before final approval

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required for this position

This position offers an opportunity to work in a fast-paced outpatient surgery environment with a diverse patient population, requiring strong clinical skills and flexibility within OR departments.