Renal Medical-Surgical RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (Medical Surgical)

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Unit & Work Setting

• Renal Medical Surgical
• Ratio: 1:5-6
• 49 Rooms, average daily census of 48
• Unit Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Schedule & Work Requirements

• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• RTO Blackout Dates: Spring Break (April 4th-12th)
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Floating: Yes, within facility and scope of practice as needed
• Call: None
• 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)

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of specialty experience (Medical Surgical)
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, NIH Stroke Certification: Refer to unit specifics; not explicitly required for this role
• State RN License (Georgia) – must be current and verified within 30 days prior to start
• NURSYS Verification (RN) – annual verification within 30 days prior to start

Competency Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by Aya)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (required by Aya)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Card tele/step-down, ICU, PCU; verify if applicable)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical Exam within 12 months of start (required by Aya)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (PPD, QGold, or TSpot)
• TB Questionnaire (required annually)
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (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 – highly recommended but not required
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start (includes Amphetamines, Benzodiazepines, Barbiturates, Cocaine, Opiates, Methadone, PCP, Propoxyphene, THC)
• Flu Vaccine or Declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)

Orientation & Onboarding

• Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)
• Full compliance with all requirements needed to start on time; delays may result in assignment push back
• Background check required within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Work history verification and 2 clinical references required

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate
• Floating within facility as needed
• No call requirements
• Must review and sign facility Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of Medical Surgical experience, comfortable working with adult to geriatric patients, and able to comply with the outlined certifications, competencies, and health requirements.