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Registered Nurse (MedSurg) - Oncology Floor

Location: Thomasville, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

Unit: Oncology Floor (MedSurg RN, Every Other Week schedule)
Start Date: Approximately 3 weeks from offer
Assignment Length: 13 weeks with possible extension
Schedule:
- Every Other Week (EOW)
- Preferred shifts: 3x12 hour shifts, will consider 4x12 hour shifts
- Block scheduling considered
Patient Ratio: 1:6 or 1:7 (experience with higher ratios required)
Required Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
Required Skills:
- Telemetry
- IV Start
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year recent MedSurg experience
- Oncology experience highly preferred
- Previous travel experience preferred
EMR Systems: Cerner & Soarian
Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs required (not provided)
Local candidates: Must be 31-50 miles from facility (under 30 miles not considered)

Required Documentation & Compliance

Identification:
- Proof of I9 or attestation
- Color copy of government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
Background Checks:
- 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
- Must include SSN trace, counties, national sex offender, FACIS Level 3, nationwide check
- Education verification required for all candidates
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
Fingerprinting:
- Georgia GCHEXS fingerprint results required for CNAs (tracking only for RNs)
- Fingerprinting appointment must be completed promptly; 30-day grace period for results
Education:
- Proof of RN education (diploma or transcript accepted)
- Third-party education verification required
References:
- Two recent supervisor/manager level references verified within 12 months
Performance Evaluations:
- Required if worked with the facility/system over 1 year
Skills & Competency Exams:
- Medication test/pharmacology competency exam (updated annually)
- Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) updated annually

Certifications (as applicable)

BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - May be required depending on unit
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Not required for this role
Other certifications (NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke, etc.) - Not required for this position

Health & Immunization Requirements

Physical exam within 1 year of start, updated annually
Fit mask test completed onsite at no cost
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
TB testing: QGold or TSPOT within 30 days of start (no PPDs accepted)
TB questionnaire within 30 days of start
Immunizations or positive titers required for:
- Rubeola (Measles)
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella
- Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination accepted)
Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (9/3 - 3/31) unless approved medical/religious exemption
COVID-19 vaccine not required but proof of vaccination, exemption, or declination must be collected

Facility Specific Requirements

Completion of assigned HealthStream modules prior to first day
Submission of a passport-style photo for badge within 24 hours of signing
Compliance with facility dress code (royal blue scrubs)
Completion of facility-specific forms (IS115, IS119) with wet or DocuSign signatures
Flu exemption forms if applicable

Additional Notes

Minimal to no Return to Origin (RTO) allowed; must be included on submission
Candidates must carry photo ID during hours of service
Previous travel experience preferred but not mandatory
Must be willing to comply with all facility-specific onboarding and compliance requirements

This position is ideal for experienced MedSurg RNs with oncology experience who are comfortable with higher patient ratios and block scheduling on a travel contract basis.