Outpatient Surgery RN
Augusta, Georgia
University Hospital

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Augusta, Georgia
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 9 hours each (varied from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM)
• Patient Population: Pediatrics to Geriatrics
• Unit: Outpatient Surgery (PreOp, PostOp, PACU)
• Specialties Covered:

  • Retina surgery
  • Total hip/knee replacements
  • Hand surgery
  • Breast oncology and reconstruction
  • ENT
  • Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
  • Hernia repairs
  • Podiatry
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Rooms: 5 rooms with an average daily census of 10-18
• Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis
• Floating: Required across all divisions of Outpatient Surgery
• Call Requirements: No formal call, but may need to stay late based on room completion status
• Weekends: None
• Holidays: Expected to work major holidays if they fall during assignment (up to 2 holidays)
• Return to Orientation (RTO): Maximum 7 days
• Scrub Color: Provided by facility

Experience Requirements

• Minimum Specialty Experience: 1 year (1st time travelers accepted)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

Skills and Competencies

• Must be willing to start IVs
• Familiar with conscious sedation, general and local anesthesia
• Ability to work in a fast-paced outpatient surgical environment

Compliance and Orientation

• Full compliance required to start on time; delays in compliance may result in a 2-week start delay due to bi-weekly orientation scheduling
• Clinical screening required to determine clinical fit before final approval

Required Documentation and Health Requirements

• Valid State RN License (Georgia)
• Background check completed within 30 days of start
• Education verification (degree related to nursing)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations:

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or positive titer)
  • Hepatitis B series or signed declination
  • Flu vaccine or declination (strongly encouraged during flu season)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start (cannot start with results pending)
• Annual NURSYS verification
• Skills checklist within 12 months
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blind testing required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Locals accepted at the same rate
• Number of non-billable orientation hours depends on contract length (e.g., 14 weeks = 14 hours)
• Candidate must review and sign facility-specific policies such as Code of Conduct and Dress/Professional Appearance Policy prior to start

This position offers a diverse surgical outpatient experience with a stable schedule and no weekend shifts, ideal for RNs with at least 1 year of experience looking to work in a travel contract role.