Renal Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year
• 1st time travelers accepted
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Patient Population

• Adults to Geriatrics

Unit & Work Setting

• Specialty: Renal Med Surg
• Ratio/Census: 1:5-6; 49 rooms with average daily census of 48
• Unit Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Floating: Yes
• Call Requirements: None
• Weekends: Every other weekend
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays during assignment (see details below)

Major Holidays Coverage Expectations

• New Year’s Eve and Day
• Spring Break (no return to office)
• Memorial Day
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving/Black Friday
• Christmas Eve and Day

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on specialty/unit
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) may be required depending on specialty/unit
• State License verification required within 30 days prior to start (Georgia RN license)
• Annual NURSYS verification required

Competency Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required by agency)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for certain units such as Tele, ICU, ER)

Compliance & Orientation

• Return to Office (RTO) maximum 7 days
• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may push start date by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule
• Number of Non-Billable Orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)

Health & Background Requirements

• Background Check required within 30 days of start, including criminal, sex offender, education verification
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Required immunizations or titers:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (instant acceptable under certain conditions)

Additional Requirements

• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Verification of most recent work history (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Two clinical references required by agency

Dress Code

• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Must review and comply with dress and professional appearance policy

This position is suitable for RNs with at least 1 year of experience in Renal Med Surg, comfortable working with adult to geriatric patients, and able to meet the certification and compliance requirements listed. Prior travel experience is not required.