Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Newnan, Georgia
Piedmont Newnan Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Newnan, Georgia
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Unit Details

• Patient Diagnoses: Stroke, COPD, AKI, Chest Pain, Diabetes, COVID, Pneumonia, General Med Surg
• Weekend Schedule: Every Other Weekend
• Call: None
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice as needed

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year
• First-time travelers accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Work Expectations

• Must work major holidays if they fall during assignment:

  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving/Black Friday
  • Christmas Eve/Christmas Day
  • New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Orientation hours vary by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Full compliance with onboarding required to start on time; delays may push start by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule

Certifications & Licenses Required

• State License: Georgia RN license required
• BLS (Basic Life Support): AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for RNs in specified specialties (check if applicable)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Required if working in PACU/Pre-op/Endo/CSU (if pediatric patients accepted), ER
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Required if applicable
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring): Online course required within a few months of hire (no renewal required)
• NIH Stroke Certification: May be required depending on specialty
• Tech Cert Verification: National allied health license verification if applicable
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required for RNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac Tele/Step-down, ICU, PCU)
• General Competency Exam (required for Nursing and Allied by Aya)

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Required by Aya within 1 year of start
• Negative TB Test or Chest X-Ray within 12 months
• TB Questionnaire: Required annually for all candidates
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer; boosters may be allowed post-start if eligible
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters may be allowed post-start if eligible
  • Hepatitis B: Series, surface antibody titer, or signed declination
• Drug Testing: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start; cannot start with results pending
• Flu Vaccine or Declination: Required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31); strongly encouraged

Additional Requirements

• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days of start, including education verification
• Education Verification: Required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• References: 2 clinical references required by Aya
• Skills Checklist: Updated within 12 months
• Work History Verification: Verification of most recent employer required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process
• Facility Policies: Candidates must review and sign Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance policies prior to start

Summary

This is a 12-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse in Newnan, Georgia. The position accepts first-time travelers with a minimum of 1 year of specialty experience. The role involves working every other weekend with no call and floating within the facility as needed. Compliance with a comprehensive set of certifications, competency exams, health screenings, and facility policies is required. Candidates must be prepared to work major holidays during their assignment.