Step-Down Registered Nurse
Athens, Georgia
Saint Mary's Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN Step Down - Athens, Georgia

Position Details

• Specialty: RN Step Down
• Location: Athens, Georgia
• Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; default to standard RN Step Down experience expectations (typically 1-2 years in step down or related acute care).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support): American Heart Association certification required for all direct patient care personnel.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support): Required for RNs in critical care areas including CCU, ED, PACU, MICU, SICU.
• Valid Nursing License: Must be current and verified within 30 days of start date.

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Fit Test: Required.
• Drug Screen: 9 or 10 panel drug screen completed within 30 days of start (no THC).
• COVID-19 Vaccine: Proof of vaccine, booster, declination, or exemption required (declination not accepted in CA or IL).
• Influenza Vaccine: Proof of vaccine, declination, or exemption required (declination not accepted in CA or IL).
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): Proof of 2 vaccinations or immunity titer required.
• Hepatitis B: Must have started vaccination series prior to start; titers not accepted.
• Varicella: Proof of vaccination or immunity titer required.
• Tuberculosis Screening: 2 Step PPD or IGRA test required; positive TB requires chest x-ray per regional guidelines.
• Physical/Health Statement: Documentation from exam within last year confirming fitness to work.

Professional and Background Requirements

• Code of Conduct Form: Must be signed and on file.
• I-9 Verification: Standard employment eligibility verification required.
• Confidentiality and Security Agreement: Must be signed and on file.
• Integrity and Audit Services Form: Signed within days prior to start.
• Skills Checklist: Provided by agency for clinical contractors.
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form: Must be signed and on file.
• Criminal Background Check: Federal, nationwide, and county checks covering last 7 years; must be dated within 30 days of start.
• Education Verification: Highest level of academic education verified.
• Exclusion Lists Checks: EPLS, OIG, NSO, OFAC checks required within 30 days of start.
• Joint Commission Testing: CORE exam within the last year.
• System Access Form: Must be completed and uploaded one week before start.

This position requires a fully credentialed and compliant RN with certifications in BLS and ACLS, current licensure, and adherence to health and professional standards. The contract is approximately 13 weeks in length in Athens, Georgia.