Medical Surgical Float RN
Newnan, Georgia
Piedmont Newnan Hospital

Medical Surgical Float Nurse

Overview

• Location: Newnan, Georgia
• Employment type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Night, 3x12 hours, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Hours per week: 36
• Schedule notes: Float pool position; every other weekend; no call
• Local candidates accepted

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Georgia
• Float experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• First-time travelers accepted
• Georgia license required for CRTs and RRTs only

Required Certifications and Compliance

• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Certification, if required for the specialty
• Color blind testing
• Competency exam
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam
• Background check completed before start
• Education verification for related degree
• Work history verification of most recent employer
• 2 clinical references
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• TB screening or chest X-ray within 12 months of start
• TB questionnaire
• Drug screen within 60 days of start
• Flu vaccination or declination
• Review and sign code of conduct and dress/professional appearance policy

Additional Assignment Details

• Maximum requested time off: 7 days
• Full compliance is required to start on time
• One major holiday must be worked if it falls during the assignment; two major holidays require working both; three major holidays require working two
• Non-billable orientation hours apply based on contract length