Travel RN – Med-Surg/Telemetry/PCU Float
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Facility: Hospital setting with multiple medical-surgical (MS), telemetry (MS Tele), and progressive care units (PCU)

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 12 weeks
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Minimum Experience: 1 year (1st time travelers accepted)
• Floating: Required to all MS, MS/Tele, PCU units within the hospital
• Ratio / Census:

  • PCU: 1:4-5
  • MS, MS Tele: 1:5-6
• Call Requirements: None
• Weekends: Every other weekend (approximately 6 weekends in a 13-week contract)
• Holidays:

  • If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, expected to work it
  • If 2 major holidays fall, expected to work both
  • If 3 major holidays fall, expected to work 2 of them
• Major Holidays Include:

  • 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
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Certification

Systems and Tools

• Epic (required)
• Pyxis
• SBAR communication method

Compliance and Orientation

• 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 (NBO) hours depends on contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8 weeks)

Required Documentation and Compliance Items

• Photo ID: Driver’s License or State ID
• Background Check: Must be completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification
• Education Verification: Verification of related degree required; can be pending at start with proof it is in process (due within 30 days post start)
• State License: Must be valid and verified within 30 days prior to start (Georgia RN license required)
• NURSYS Verification: Annual verification within 30 days prior to start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months
  • TB Questionnaire (updated annually)
  • Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Flu vaccination or signed declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)
• References: Two clinical references required
• 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

Competency Exams (Aya Required)

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

  • Candidates allowed 3 attempts; failure on 3rd attempt results in cancellation

Facility Policies

• Must review and sign Code of Conduct and Acknowledgement prior to start
• Must review Dress and Professional Appearance Policy

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Floating across multiple units is mandatory
• No call requirements
• Orientation and compliance are strictly enforced to ensure timely start

This position offers a dynamic hospital environment with a focus on adult and geriatric patient care across multiple units, requiring flexibility and strong clinical skills.