Critical Care Float Registered Nurse
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float - Registered Nurse

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

• Guaranteed 36 or 48 hour shifts
• Patient Population: Adults to Geriatrics
• Floating primarily in ICU, but may float to MS, MS/Tele, PCU, ICU units
• Nurse-to-patient ratios:

  • ICU: 1:2-3
  • PCU: 1:4-5
  • MS, MS Tele: 1:5-6
• Unit Systems: Epic (required), Pyxis, SBAR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (approx. 6 weekends in a 13-week contract)
• Call: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day)

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 1 year in specialty (Registered Nurse - Critical Care)
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (if required by unit)
• Licensure: Valid Registered Nurse license for Georgia
• Skills:

  • Experience with ICU, MS, MS Tele, PCU, Neuro ICU, CVICU diagnoses
  • Ability to float primarily in ICU and other related units
• Competencies:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (required by agency)
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for Tele, MS/Tele, IMCU, ER, Cardiac tele/step-down, ICU, PCU)
  • Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification of related degree (can be pending at start with proof of processing)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months (with specific requirements if history of positive TB)
• TB Questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Mumps (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start
• Flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Nov 1 - Mar 31)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months
• Work history verification of most recent employer (can be pending at start with proof)
• Two clinical references required

Work Environment & Additional Information

• Floating required
• No call requirements
• Must comply fully with orientation and credentialing timelines to avoid assignment delays
• Locals accepted at same rate
• Orientation hours vary based on contract length

Summary

This is a travel contract opportunity for a Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of critical care experience, primarily floating in ICU and related units. The role requires multiple certifications, competency exams, and compliance with extensive health and background documentation. The assignment is 14 weeks long with guaranteed hours and a structured weekend and holiday work schedule.