Medical-Surgical RN
Cartersville, Georgia
Cartersville Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Medical Surgical Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Cartersville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 8 weeks

Unit Details

• Weekend Schedule: Every Other Weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed
• Minimum Experience: 2 years (First-time travelers accepted)
• Holiday Work: Required to work major holidays falling within assignment (up to 2 holidays)
• Orientation: Non-billable orientation hours based on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Return to Office (RTO) Policy: Maximum 7 days allowed for return to office
• Compliance: Full compliance required to start on time; delays may result in a 2-week pushback due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
• Local candidates accepted at same rate

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Medical Surgical Registered Nurse experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start; includes criminal, sex offender, education verification, and other checks
• Education Verification: Degree verification required; can be pending at start with proof of processing
• Physical Exam: Required within 12 months prior to start
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start; instant drug screen acceptable
• Immunizations & Health:

  • TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 12 months; negative chest x-ray if prior positive TB test
  • TB Questionnaire updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer required
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis) highly recommended but not required
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for Telemetry and related units
  • Color Blind Testing required
• References: Two clinical references required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated within the last 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof of processing

Additional Notes

• Floating assignments may be required within the facility and scope of practice
• Candidates must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start
• Orientation hours and requirements vary based on contract length
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position

This position is ideal for Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of Medical Surgical experience seeking a travel contract opportunity with weekend rotations and no call requirements.