Outpatient Surgery Circulator RN
Atlanta, Georgia
Piedmont Atlanta Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Outpatient Surgery

Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Shift: Day (4x10 hours) | 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM
Hours per Week: 40 hours
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Unit Details

• Position: Circulator RN for Outpatient Surgery
• Call: 5 PM – 7 PM, 1 to 2 days per week for late cases
• Floating: Within facility/scope of practice and to nearby hospital as needed
• Weekend shifts: None

Required Experience

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience
• First-time travel nurses accepted (no prior travel experience required)

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Experience in Outpatient Surgery

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check completed within 30 days prior to start, including education verification
• State license verification within 30 days prior to start
• Annual NURSYS verification within 30 days prior to start
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 60 days prior to start (instant drug screen acceptable)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start (required by agency, not client)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months prior to start; if prior positive TB, additional documentation required
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or documentation of immunity:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer or signed declination
  • Tdap highly recommended but not required
  • Flu vaccine or signed declination required during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation hours vary by contract length (e.g., 8 hours for 8-week assignment)
• Full compliance with all documentation and certifications required to start on time
• If not compliant, start date may be delayed by 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling

Work Expectations

• If one major holiday falls during assignment, traveler is expected to work it
• If two major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work both
• If three major holidays fall during assignment, traveler is expected to work two of them
• Major holidays include Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Day, New Year’s Eve/Day

Additional Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required by agency (not client)
• Color Blind Testing required; alternative assessment available if needed
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required for certain specialties (verify if applicable)
• Skills checklist updated within 12 months required
• Verification of most recent work history required (can be pending at start with proof it is in process)
• Two clinical references required by agency (not client)

Notes

• Locals accepted at same rate as travelers
• Floating assignments may include coverage at nearby hospital within scope of practice
• Candidate profile reviewed by manager within 48 hours of confirmation to ensure fit for unit/schedule/expertise

This position offers a structured travel nursing opportunity in outpatient surgery with defined shifts, clear compliance requirements, and support for first-time travelers.