Med Surg/Telemetry RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 10 weeks

Job Summary

• Guaranteed 36 or 48 hour shifts
• Patient population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Unit: Medical Surgical / Remote Telemetry
• Common diagnoses: diabetes, med/surg, post-op, wound vacs, bariatrics
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5-6
• Average daily census: 28 patients
• Electronic systems used: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub color: Navy Blue
• Return to Orientation (RTO) required within 7 days
• Floating within facility as needed
• Weekend shifts: every other weekend
• Call: None
• Holiday work expectations: If 1 major holiday falls during assignment, must work it; if 2, must work both; if 3, must work 2 of them
  Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year's Eve/Day

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Minimum 1 year of Medical Surgical and Telemetry nursing experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications (as applicable)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – may be required depending on unit
• PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification – check unit-specific requirements
• State license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check required within 30 days of start (including criminal, sex offender, education verification)
• Education verification required; diploma/transcript may be accepted if degree verification is pending
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with additional requirements if prior positive TB)
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity: MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap highly recommended)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days of start
• Color blindness test required
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for Telemetry and related units (3 attempts max)
• Skills checklist within 12 months, updated annually
• Work history verification and 2 clinical references required

Additional Information

• Floating within facility as needed
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length
• Full compliance with all requirements needed to start on time; delays may result in assignment pushback
• Locals accepted at same rate
• No call requirements

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required; 1st time travelers accepted

This position is ideal for a Registered Nurse with Medical Surgical and Telemetry experience who is comfortable working with adult to geriatric patients in a fast-paced hospital setting using Epic. The role requires flexibility for floating and weekend shifts, with clear expectations around holiday coverage and compliance documentation.