Telemetry Registered Nurse
Augusta, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking a Telemetry RN with a GA or compact RN license, 2 years of experience, and current BLS/ACLS certifications for adult and geriatric care.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital telemetry unit serving adult and geriatric patients
• Care for diagnoses including CHF, MI/chest pain (pre- and post-cath), dysrhythmias (pre- and post-device implants), hypo-/hypertension, pleural effusion, sepsis, PE/DVT, and vascular issues
• Average nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4-5, with an average census of 35 in a 36-room unit
• Uses Epic (required), Pyxis, and SBAR for documentation and medication management
• Night shift, three 12-hour shifts per week, 19:00–07:00
• Every other weekend required
• Floating to other units as needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• Responsible for monitoring and caring for patients with acute cardiac and medical conditions
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Must be available to work major holidays per assignment guidelines; no holiday RTO is approved except as specified
• Maximum of 7 days RTO approved; RTO required at time of application and not allowed during first week
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Orientation modules completed during onboarding; hours are non-billable
• All candidates must be able to submit core documents and schedule labs within 48 hours of contract signing to ensure on-time start
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
• Travel pairs are not permitted to be assigned the same shift on the same unit
• No blocked scheduling is allowed

Requirements

• Active GA or compact RN license in hand
• Minimum 2 years of recent telemetry RN experience
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIH certification preferred
• Epic EMR experience required
• Required to provide two supervisory references from manager level or above
• Must have been away from any Piedmont facility for one full year if previously employed or on PRN status

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts